Chorea

**Definition:** Involuntary, forcible, rapid, jerky movements that may be subtle or become confluent, markedly altering normal patterns of movement. Hypotonia and pendular reflexes are often associated. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent episodes of chorea as a primary manifestation of disease are referred to as CHOREATIC DISORDERS. Chorea is also a frequent manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.662.262.249 - C10.597.350.250 - C23.888.592.350.250

**Synonyms:** - Chorea Syndromes - Choreatic Disorders - Chorea Disorders - Choreic Movement - Choreiform Movement - Choreatic Syndromes