Synonyms

Parkinson's disease

American

Or Parkinson disease

noun

Pathology.

a common neurologic disease believed to be caused by deterioration of the brain cells that produce dopamine, occurring primarily after the age of 60, characterized by tremors, especially of the fingers and hands, muscle rigidity, shuffling gait, slow speech, and a masklike facial expression.

Parkinson's disease British

/ ˈpɑːkɪnsənz /

noun

Also called: Parkinsonism. Parkinson's syndrome. paralysis agitans. shaking palsy. Often shortened to: Parkinson's. a progressive chronic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired muscular coordination and tremor

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Parkinson's disease Scientific

/ pär′kĭn-sənz /

A progressive neurologic disease occurring most often after the age of 50, associated with the destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine. Individuals with Parkinson's disease exhibit tremors while at rest, slowing of movement, stiffening of gait and posture, and weakness. The disease is named after its discoverer, British physician and paleontologist James Parkinson (1755–1824).

Parkinson's disease Cultural

A chronic disease of the nervous system that usually strikes in late adult life, resulting in a gradual decrease in muscle control. Symptoms of the disease include shaking, weakness, and partial paralysis of the face. Certain drugs can help alleviate some of its symptoms.

Etymology

Origin of Parkinson's disease

Named after James Parkinson (1755–1824), English physician who first described it

Example Sentences

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Her mother had Parkinson's Disease and dementia.

From BBC

Parkinson's disease is a long term neurological condition that gradually worsens over time.

From Science Daily

The multisite clinical trial includes 12 people with moderate to moderate-severe Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

"We believe that these iPSCs can reliably mature into dopamine-producing brain cells, and offer the best chance of jump-starting the brain's dopamine production," said Xenos Mason, MD, a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders with Keck Medicine and co-principal investigator of the study.

From Science Daily

The research also uncovered an important link to Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

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