choreic en · ADJ
Etymology
From chorea + -ic.
Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting chorea
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most choreic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more choreic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
choreic en · NOUN
Etymology
From chorea + -ic.
Meanings
-
One who has chorea.
Thus the muscles and postures of Parkinsonians tend to be hard, whereas those of choreics and anti-Parkinsonians tend to be soft[…]
1973, Oliver Sacks, Awakenings:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| choreics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |