Saint Vitus Dance (Noun)
Meaning
Chorea occurring chiefly in children and associated with rheumatic fever.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor suspected that the child's uncontrollable movements were a result of Saint Vitus' dance, a complication of rheumatic fever.
- Symptoms of Saint Vitus' dance can include rapid, involuntary movements of the face, arms, and legs.
- Saint Vitus' dance, also known as Sydenham's chorea, typically affects children between the ages of 5 and 15.
- In the 19th century, Saint Vitus' dance was a common condition among children, particularly those who had contracted rheumatic fever.
- Treatment for Saint Vitus' dance usually involves managing the symptoms of rheumatic fever and addressing any underlying heart problems.