huntington's chorea

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Noun huntington's chorea has 1 sense

Huntington's chorea, Huntington's disease - hereditary disease; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia
--₁ is a kind of chorea; autosomal dominant disease, autosomal dominant disorder; monogenic disorder, monogenic disease

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Huntington's Chorea

Description:

Huntington's Chorea, also known as Huntington's disease (HD), is a hereditary neurological disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

Example Sentence: My grandmother was diagnosed with Huntington's Chorea at the age of 45.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or affected by Huntington's Chorea.

Example Sentence: The patient's deteriorating condition is a result of Huntington's Chorea.

Sense 3:

Verb: To exhibit the symptoms or characteristics of Huntington's Chorea.

Example Sentence: The actress flawlessly portrayed a character who was huntingtoning s chorea.

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