Huntington's disease
a hereditary disease of the central nervous system characterized by brain deterioration resulting in involuntary movement and unsteady gait, cognitive impairment and memory decline, and depression or other alterations in mood, with symptoms usually appearing in the fourth decade of life. Abbreviation: HD
Origin of Huntington's disease
1- Formerly Hun·ting·ton’s cho·re·a [huhn-ting-tuhnz kuh-ree-uh, kaw-, koh-] /ˈhʌn tɪŋ tənz kəˌri ə, kɔ-, koʊ-/ .
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British Dictionary definitions for Huntington's disease
/ (ˈhʌntɪŋtən) /
a rare hereditary type of chorea, marked by involuntary jerky movements, impaired speech, and increasing dementia: Former name: Huntington's chorea
Origin of Huntington's disease
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