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st. vitus dance

 

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Noun st. vitus dance has 1 sense
  1. Sydenham's chorea, Saint Vitus dance, St. Vitus dance - chorea occurring chiefly in children and associated with rheumatic fever
    --1 is a kind of chorea

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St. Vitus Dance

Description:

St. Vitus Dance, also known as Sydenham's chorea, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by rapid, uncontrolled, and purposeless involuntary movements of the body. It is typically caused by an infection, such as streptococcal infection, and often affects children and adolescents.

Sample Sentences:

  • The child suffering from St. Vitus Dance continuously twirled and twitched uncontrollably.
  • Even though St. Vitus Dance is a temporary condition, it can significantly disrupt daily activities.
  • Doctors prescribed medication to manage the symptoms of St. Vitus Dance and reduce the involuntary movements.

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