How to Pronounce Athetosis

To pronounce "athetosis", say ATH-et-os-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ATH-et-os-is

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"athetosis" has 4 syllables: ath-et-os-is.

What does athetosis mean?

noun

  1. A series of involuntary writhing movements of the limbs, typically bilateral and symmetric and predominantly affecting the distal parts of the limbs.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "athetosis"?▾

"Athetosis" has 4 syllables: ath · et · os · is.

What does "athetosis" mean?▾

Athetosis: A series of involuntary writhing movements of the limbs, typically bilateral and symmetric and predominantly affecting the distal parts of the limbs.

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