adjective
- of, relating to, or affected by chorea (a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary jerky movements)
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The patient exhibited choreic movements consistent with Huntington's disease.
- Choreic symptoms can develop as a side effect of certain medications.
- The neurologist observed choreic jerking in the patient's limbs during the examination.
- Rheumatic fever may result in choreic manifestations in children.
- Treatment aims to reduce choreic involuntary movements and improve motor control.