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What is other name for huntingtons disease?
Huntington's Chorea
Is huntingtons chorea the same as huntingtons disease?
Yes. The involuntary movements of Huntington's were thought to resemble a kind of dance (chorea - like choreograph).
What is a similar disease to Huntington's disease?
Huntington's Chorea
How did huntingtons chorea gets its name?
Huntington's chorea is named after Dr. George Huntington, an American physician who first described the disease in detail in an 1872 essay. The term "chorea" comes from the Greek word "choreia," meaning "dance," which refers to the involuntary jerky movements characteristic of the disorder. Huntington's chorea is a hereditary neurodegenerative condition that affects movement, cognition, and behavior.
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
This famous folk singer died of a disease called huntington's chorea or huntington's disease?
AnswerHuntington's Disease and Huntington's Chorea are essentially one and the same. Chorea is a greek term used to define the uncontrollable movements a person might have with any number of neurological diseases. Huntington's Disease is what took his life.
In Huntington's Disease or Huntington's Chorea what is the microbe called?
There IS no microbe. HD is a genetically transmitted disease- you can't catch it.
Is Huntington's disease curable?
No but it is a very slow and unpainful processno sadly huntingtons disease(also known as huntingtons chorea) has no known cure.
What is the hereditary disorder that causes the irreversible and progressive loss of muscle control and mental ability?
Huntington's Disease or Huntington's Chorea
What are the main features of huntingtons chorea?
Huntington's chorea, also known as Huntington's disease, is characterized by progressive motor dysfunction, including involuntary jerking or writhing movements (chorea), as well as cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms. Patients often experience behavioral changes, mood swings, and difficulties with coordination and balance. The disease typically manifests in mid-adulthood and is caused by a genetic mutation in the HTT gene, leading to neurodegeneration, particularly in the basal ganglia. As the disease progresses, individuals may face significant challenges in daily functioning and require increasing levels of care.
What is the history behind the name Huntington WV?
huntington's Disease was first recognised as an inherited disorder in 1872 when a 22-year-old American doctor, George Huntington, wrote a paper called On Chorea. His paper was later published in the Medical and Surgical Reporter of Philadelphia and the disorder he described became known as Huntington's Chorea.
How can you get Huntington's Chorea?
Chorea is an old name for Huntington's Disease. It is genetically transmitted from parent to child. The only way to get HD is to inherit the gene that causes it from one of your parents that also had HD.
