athetosis

Translation

アテトーシス / アテトーゼ

Meaning

A condition characterized by slow, involuntary, worm-like writhing movements, typically affecting the hands, feet, and face.

Examples

• 脳性麻痺は、小児におけるアテトーシスの最も一般的な原因の一つです。
  Cerebral palsy is one of the most common causes of athetosis in children.
• 神経科医は、患者が特定の作業に集中しようとすると、アテトーシスがより顕著になることに気づいた。
  The neurologist noted that the patient's athetosis became more pronounced when he attempted to focus on a specific task.