1 To convert foot-inch lengths into centimeters, enter feet into ft box and inches into in/cm box. 2  Figure 1 uses 5 foot 6 inch (5' 6) as an example.
Definitions for Huntingtons chorea. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Huntingtons chorea. Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Huntingtons chorea(Noun) A hereditary disorder of the basal ganglia that leads to progressive loss of motor coordination.
HD is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements called chorea, which is why the disease used to be called Huntington's chorea. The disease is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation in either of an individual's two copies of a gene called Huntingtin.edical diagnosis of the onset of HD can be made following the appearance of physical symptoms specific to the disease. Genetic testing can be used to confirm a physical diagnosis if there is no family history of HD.