Meaning & use
athetosis
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A neurological condition causing slow, involuntary, writhing movements, especially of the hands and fingers.
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The child's athetosis made it difficult for her to hold a pencil steadily.
Athetosis is often associated with certain forms of cerebral palsy.
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This is a specialized neurological and medical term, typically encountered when discussing movement disorders like cerebral palsy.
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