Chorea
/kəˈriːə/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Chorea refers to an involuntary, medical movement disorder, often with a neurological basis. 
After the car accident, he developed chorea that affected his control over movements.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Dance
Don't confuse chorea with 'choreography.' Chorea is not related to dance; it's unintentional movement. 
Her sudden jerky movements were not a new dance but signs of chorea.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Types
Chorea can refer to specific diseases like Huntington's chorea, each with unique causes. 
The doctor explained that Huntington's chorea is a genetic disorder.