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Definition of Chorea
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Chorea: Ceaseless rapid complex body movements that look well coordinated and purposeful but are, in fact, involuntary.
Chorea was thought suggestive of a grotesque dance. The term "chorea" is derived from the Greek word "choreia" for dancing (as is choreography).