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athetosis

/ˌæθ.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌæθ.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся непрерывной последовательностью медленных, извивающихся, непроизвольных движений, обычно поражающих кисти рук, стопы и другие части тела.

A medical condition characterized by a continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements, typically affecting the hands, feet, and other body parts.

uncountable

  1. Involuntary movement disorderC2formalmedical

    A neurological condition characterized by a continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements, typically affecting the hands, feet, and other body parts.

    ruНепроизвольное двигательное расстройство

    • The patient exhibited athetosis in both hands, making fine motor tasks difficult.
    • Athetosis is often associated with damage to the basal ganglia.
    • Physical therapy can help manage the symptoms of athetosis.
Forms
  • athetoses plural form
  • athetoses' possessive plural form
  • athetosis's possessive singular form