Hun·ting·ton's chorea (h n t ng-t nz)n. See hereditary chorea. |
Huntington's chorea
A hereditary disease that typically appears in midlife, marked by gradual loss of brain function and voluntary movement. Some of its symptoms resemble those of schizophrenia.
Mentioned in: Schizophrenia
Huntington's chorea (disease) [hunt´ing-tunz]
a rare hereditary disease characterized by quick involuntary movements, speech disturbances, and mental deterioration due to degenerative changes in the cerebral cortex and basal ganglia; it appears in adulthood, usually between the ages of 30 and 45, and the patient's condition deteriorates over a period of about 15 years to total incapacitation and death. There is not currently any treatment that can cure this disorder, although sedatives and antianxiety agents may relieve symptoms in the early stages. As the disease progresses, admission to a psychiatric facility is usually necessary. Called also chronic or hereditary chorea.
Huntington's chorea (hun´ting-t
nz),n.pr a rare, abnormal hereditary condition characterized by chronic, progressive chorea and mental deterioration that terminates in dementia. The individual afflicted usually shows the first signs in the fourth decade of life and dies usually within 15 years. There is no known effective treatment but symptoms can be relieved with medications.
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