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orthochorea

/ˌɔː.θəʊ.kəˈriː.ə/

翻译: 医学上指一种舞蹈症,其不自主痉挛主要发生在患者直立时。

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/ˌɔː.θəʊ.kəˈriː.ə/formalmedical
  • zh医学上指一种舞蹈症,其不自主痉挛主要发生在患者直立时。

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.

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    • 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.