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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.
Also called Parkinson's disease.
Origin:
1920–25; named after James Parkinson (1755–1824), English physician who first described it
1920–25; named after James Parkinson (1755–1824), English physician who first described it
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Parkinsonism Par·kin·son·ism or par·kin·son·ism (pär'kĭn-sə-nĭz'əm)
n.
Any of a group of nervous disorders similar to Parkinson's disease, marked by muscular rigidity, tremor, and impaired motor control and often having a specific cause, such as the use of certain drugs or frequent exposure to toxic chemicals. Also called Parkinson's syndrome.
Parkinson's disease.
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