choreiform

/kɔːriːˈfɔːrm, -fɔːrɪm/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by a jerky, spasmodic, or stiff gait, typically due to a neurological disorder or other medical condition.

“The patient exhibited choreiform movements when she tried to walk.”

2. noun

a jerky, spasmodic, or stiff gait, typically due to a neurological disorder or other medical condition.

“The doctor noted a choreiform in the patient’s walking pattern.”

Synonyms

  • jerky
  • spasmodic
  • stiff

Antonyms

  • coordinated
  • normal