Svensk definition
En störning som kännetecknas av oupphörliga och ofrivilliga, långsamma och slingrande rörelser i framförallt fingrar och händer. Om atetosen uppkommer efter hemiplegi kallas tillståndet posthemiplegis k korea.
Athetosis
Atetos
Engelsk definition
A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Athetoses — Hammond Disease — Disease, Hammond — Diseases, Hammond — Hammond Diseases — Hammond's Disease — Disease, Hammond's — Diseases, Hammond's — Hammond's Diseases — Hammonds Disease — Athetoid Movements — Athetoid Movement — Movement, Athetoid — Movements, Athetoid