# athetosis: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/athetosis
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: C2
Part of speech: noun
IPA: /ˌæθəˈtoʊsɪs/
Katakana pronunciation: アセトーシス

## Meaning in English
A condition characterized by slow, involuntary, worm-like writhing movements, typically affecting the hands, feet, and face.
## 日本語の意味
手、足、顔などに現れる、ゆっくりとした不随意の虫のようなうごめく動きを特徴とする状態。
## English equivalents
- athetosis
## Japanese equivalents
- アテトーシス
- アテトーゼ
## 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。
  - English: 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。
  - English: The neurologist noted that the patient's athetosis became more pronounced when he attempted to focus on a specific task.
- 理学療法は、アテトーシスに伴う症状の管理に役立つことがあります。
  - English: Physical therapy can sometimes help manage the symptoms associated with athetosis.

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