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noun
Any chorea; usually, more specifically
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: medicine, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any chorea; usually, more specifically:
Sydenham's chorea.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
Any chorea; usually, more specifically:
Huntington's chorea.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: medicine, sciences
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History
Because people traditionally prayed to Saint Vitus for heavenly intercession to relieve the burden of the disease.
Across languages
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