Autoimmune Disease Vocabulary

noun a type of dance that involves rapid, irregular movements

• Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary jerky movements.
• My grandmother has chorea, which causes her to have trouble controlling her movements.
• I heard that some people call chorea 'the dancing disease' because of the uncontrollable movements.
• The chaos in the office felt like a chorea of conflicting agendas and actions.

noun a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains.
• I try to avoid gluten because it upsets my stomach.
• Gluten is like the enemy for people with celiac disease.
• The gluten of negativity can weigh you down if you let it.

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the layer of fat beneath the skin

• Panniculitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the layer of fat beneath the skin.
• My aunt was diagnosed with panniculitis, but she's responding well to treatment.
• I heard that panniculitis can be a real pain in the butt.
• Dealing with panniculitis feels like carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders.