Huntington’s Disease

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌntɪŋtənz dɪˈziːz/

Definitions of Huntington’s disease

noun a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of cognitive abilities

Example Sentences

A1 Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder.

A2 People with Huntington's disease may experience involuntary movements.

B1 There is currently no cure for Huntington's disease, but treatments can help manage symptoms.

B2 Genetic testing can determine if a person carries the gene for Huntington's disease.

C1 Research is ongoing to better understand the progression of Huntington's disease.

C2 Individuals with Huntington's disease may require specialized care as the condition advances.

Examples of Huntington’s disease in a Sentence

formal Huntington's disease is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline.

informal My friend's mom was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, it's been really tough for their family.

slang I heard that Huntington's disease is a real tough break, man.

figurative Living with Huntington's disease is like having a ticking time bomb inside you, waiting to go off.

Grammatical Forms of Huntington’s disease

past tense

Hunted

plural

Huntington’s diseases

comparative

more Huntington’s disease

superlative

most Huntington’s disease

present tense

Hunts

future tense

Will hunt

perfect tense

Has hunted

continuous tense

Is hunting

singular

Huntington’s disease

positive degree

Huntington’s disease

infinitive

To hunt

gerund

Hunting

participle

Hunted

Origin and Evolution of Huntington’s disease

First Known Use: 1872 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: Huntington’s disease is named after American physician George Huntington, who first described the hereditary neurological disorder in his paper 'On Chorea' in 1872.
Evolution of the word: The term 'Huntington’s disease' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first coined by George Huntington in the 19th century.