athetotic
/ˌæθəˈtɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by slow, involuntary, writhing movements, especially of the hands, feet, and face, typically due to a neurological condition.
- His athetotic gestures were not intentional but caused by his condition.
- Physical therapy can help manage athetotic symptoms in children with cerebral palsy.
- The patient's athetotic movements made it difficult for her to hold a pencil steadily.