Definition of CHOREA

chorea

Meanings

Plural: choreae, choreas, choreæ

Noun

  • chorea in dogs
  • any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
  • An Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus.
  • Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek χορεία (khoreía).

Synonyms

canine chorea

Scrabble Score: 11

chorea is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chorea is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chorea is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

chorea is a valid Words With Friends word