Meaning Of The Word Athetosis

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Athetosis? Find Athetosis meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Athetosis Meaning

Athetosis Definition
Athetosis Definition

What's The Definition Of Athetosis?

athetosis in American English
a muscular disorder characterized by continuous, slow, twisting motions of the hands, feet, etc., as in cerebral palsy
noun: a condition, chiefly in children, of slow, involuntary, wormlike movements of the fingers, toes, hands, and feet, usually resulting from a brain lesion

athetosis in British English
noun: a condition characterized by uncontrolled rhythmic writhing movement, esp of fingers, hands, head, and tongue, caused by cerebral lesion

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Radicivorous ‐ adjective: feeding on the roots…
  • Milchig ‐ adjective: consisting of, made from, or used only…
  • Downspin ‐ noun; noun: a sudden and swift downturn, esp in…
  • Reindex ‐ to create a new…
  • Professional ‐ of, engaged in, or worthy of the high standards…
  • Colonel Blimp ‐ noun; noun: a person, esp a military officer…
  • Quernstone ‐ noun
  • Analytical reagent ‐ noun: a chemical compound of a known high standard…
  • Duddy ‐ adjective:…
  • Hirta ‐ noun; noun: a group of volcanic islands in the…