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Definition of Athetosis
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Athetosis: Involuntary writhing movements, particularly of the arms and hands. Athetosis is associated with several neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy and Rett syndrome.
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