: chorea
especially : sydenham's chorea

Word History

Etymology

St. Vitus, 3rd century Christian child martyr

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Saint Vitus' dance was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Saint Vitus' dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint%20Vitus%27%20dance. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

Saint Vitus' dance

noun
Saint Vi·​tus' dance
: chorea
especially : sydenham's chorea
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