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SAINT VITUS'S DANCE

By N., Sam M.S.

Ancient designation for Sydenham's chorea.

SAINT VITUS'S DANCE: "Saint Vitus's Dance was often observed in individuals with chorea."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SAINT VITUS'S DANCE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/saint-vituss-dance/ (accessed June 1, 2023).
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