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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

attribute go
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

state go
the way something is with respect to its main attributes

condition, status go
a state at a particular time

physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition go
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions

upset, disorder go
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

degenerative disorder go
condition leading to progressive loss of function

chorea
any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs

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4 Subcategories

orthochorea go
a form of chorea in which spasms occur mainly when the patient is erect
Sydenham's chorea, Saint Vitus dance, St. Vitus dance go
chorea occurring chiefly in children and associated with rheumatic fever
tarantism go
a nervous disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance
Huntington's chorea, Huntington's disease go
hereditary disease