Parkinson's disease
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Parkinson's disease
noun
Pathology, parkinsonism.
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Parkinson's disease (ˈpɑːkɪnsənz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Often shortened to: Parkinson's, Parkinsonism, Parkinson's syndrome, paralysis agitans, Also called: shaking palsy a progressive chronic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired muscular coordination and tremor | |
| [C19: named after James Parkinson (1755--1824), British surgeon, who first described it] | |
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Word Origin & History
Parkinson's disease
1877, from Fr. maladie de Parkinson (1876), named for Eng. physician James Parkinson (1755-1824), who described it (1817) under the names shaking palsy and paralysis agitans.
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Medical Dictionary
Parkinson's disease Par·kin·son's disease (pär'kĭn-sənz)
n.
A progressive nervous disease occurring most often after the age of 50, associated with the destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine, and characterized by muscular tremor, slowing of movement, partial facial paralysis, peculiarity of gait and posture, and weakness. Also called paralysis agitans.
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Science Dictionary
Parkinson's disease  (pär'kĭn-sənz) Pronunciation Key
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). |
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Cultural Dictionary
Parkinson's disease definition
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.
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