Athetized

/əˈθɛtaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Affected by or showing characteristics of athetosis; displaying involuntary writhing movements.

Etymology

Past tense/past participle of 'athetize.' When describing a patient's current state in medical literature, 'athetized' indicates they have developed these movement characteristics.

Kelly Says

In medical reports, 'athetized' is the clinical way to describe someone whose movement disorder is now advanced—it's the medical equivalent of saying 'now showing these symptoms'.

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