[acute, usually self-limited disorder of early life, usually between ages 5 and 15, or during pregnancy, and closely linked with rheumatic fever; characterized by involuntary movements that gradually become severe, affecting all motor activities including gait, arm movements, and speech; called also Sydenham's, acute, juvenile, or simple chorea, or St. Vitus dance. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0152113 Relation/PAR: chorea