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Meaning of "Athetosis"?

  1. Nervous twicthing of fingers and toes

  2. Dyslexia

  3. Elevation to Godhood

  4. English Priest
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Explanation

Athetosis is a neurological symptom characterized by slow, involuntary, writhing movements, typically affecting the hands and feet. It's associated with conditions like cerebral palsy and certain movement disorders. The term comes from Greek, meaning 'without position' because of the inability to maintain a stable posture.

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