Athetosic

/ˌæθɪˈtoʊsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by athetosis; showing characteristics of involuntary, writhing movements.

Etymology

From 'athetosis' + the adjectival suffix '-ic.' This variant form is less common than 'athetotic' but appears in medical and scientific literature describing conditions involving athetotic movements.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology has multiple valid forms—'athetosic' and 'athetotic' both work, but scientists seem to prefer 'athetotic' (sounds smoother), so 'athetosic' is the road less traveled!

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