chorea

• 名词，指一种神经系统疾病，表现为不自主、不规则、快速的舞蹈样动作，可见于多种疾病，如亨廷顿病、风湿性舞蹈病等。

A noun referring to any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic, involuntary movements of the body and limbs, often seen in humans and animals such as dogs.

1. Canine choreaC1formalmedical

   A neurological condition in dogs characterized by involuntary, jerky, and spasmodic movements of the limbs, head, or body.

   犬舞蹈病

   • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with chorea after observing its uncontrolled twitching.
   • Canine chorea often results from damage to the basal ganglia in the brain.
   • Treatment for chorea in dogs focuses on managing symptoms and underlying causes.

2. Human choreaC1formalmedical

   Any of several degenerative nervous disorders in humans marked by irregular, spasmodic, and involuntary movements of the body and limbs.

   人类舞蹈症

   • Huntington's disease is a well-known form of chorea that affects both movement and cognition.
   • Sydenham's chorea is a childhood disorder that can occur after a streptococcal infection.
   • The patient's chorea made it difficult for them to perform fine motor tasks.