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orthochorea

/ˌɔː.θəʊ.kəˈriː.ə/

Tradução: Termo médico para uma forma de coreia em que os espasmos involuntários ocorrem predominantemente quando o paciente está em pé.

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/ˌɔː.θəʊ.kəˈriː.ə/formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico para uma forma de coreia em que os espasmos involuntários ocorrem predominantemente quando o paciente está em pé.

A medical term for a form of chorea in which involuntary spasms occur primarily when the patient is standing upright.

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  1. Movement disorderC2formalmedical

    A form of chorea characterized by involuntary spasms or jerky movements that occur primarily when the patient is standing upright.

    ptDistúrbio do movimento

    • The patient was diagnosed with orthochorea after exhibiting spasms only while standing.
    • Orthochorea can significantly affect a person's balance and ability to walk.
    • Treatment for orthochorea often focuses on managing the involuntary movements.