Huntington's chorea

noun Pathology.

a hereditary disease of the central nervous system characterized by brain deterioration and loss of control over voluntary movements, the symptoms usually appearing in the fourth decade of life.
Also called Huntington's disease.

Origin of Huntington's chorea

named after George S. Huntington (1850–1916), U.S. physician, who described it in 1872

British Dictionary definitions for huntington's disease

Huntington's disease
/ (ˈhʌntɪŋtən) /

noun

a rare hereditary type of chorea, marked by involuntary jerky movements, impaired speech, and increasing dementia Former name: Huntington's chorea

Word Origin for Huntington's disease

C19: named after George Huntington (1850–1916), US neurologist

Medical definitions for huntington's disease (1 of 2)

Huntington's disease

n.

hereditary chorea

Medical definitions for huntington's disease (2 of 2)

Huntington's chorea
[ hŭn′tĭng-tənz ]

n.

hereditary chorea