tourettes

/tʊˈrɛts/

nountou · rettes

Think: “TOO-RETTS” — it sounds like “two” + “rets,” and it ends with -ettes like “cigarettes” (but without the ciga-).

Yes, it's tourettes. Remember the ending is **-ettes** (double **t** + **es**): toure**tt**es.

Definition

  1. noun(often written as Tourette’s or Tourette syndrome) a neurological condition that involves repeated, involuntary movements and/or sounds called tics.

Examples

  • “She gave a short presentation explaining Tourette syndrome and how tics can change over time.”
  • “The documentary corrected common myths about Tourette’s and showed how people manage symptoms at school and work.”
  • “He asked the teacher for a quick break when his tics from Tourette’s became more noticeable.”

Synonyms

Tourette syndromeTourette’s syndromeTS

Translations

ES síndrome de TourettePT síndrome de TouretteFR syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette

Common misspellings

touretstorettestourettstourettestourettes'tourette'sTourette’s

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