Athetosis

/ˌæθɪˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A neurological condition characterized by involuntary, continuous, slow, writhing movements, often resulting from brain injury or certain diseases.

Etymology

From Greek 'athetos' (not placed, not fixed) + '-osis' (abnormal condition). The term was established in neurology to describe the distinctive uncontrolled movements observed in certain brain conditions.

Kelly Says

Athetosis often accompanies cerebral palsy—children with it experience these beautiful but uncontrollable flowing movements, like their limbs are dancing to music only their nervous system can hear.

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