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Parkinson's disease

or Parkinson 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

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noun

a progressive chronic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired muscular coordination and tremor Often shortened toParkinson's Also calledParkinsonismParkinson's syndromeparalysis agitansshaking palsy

Parkinson's disease

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

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of Parkinson's disease¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Parkinson's disease¹

C19: named after James Parkinson (1755–1824), British surgeon, who first described it

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Mr Garber said the funding freeze affected critical research including studies on pediatric cancer, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

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A coroner has called for clear warnings to be placed on armchair lap belts for the elderly following the death of a 72-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease.

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Mrs Lakin's cause of death was recorded as "respiratory compromise by support belt" and "postural impairment" along with her Parkinson's disease and a rare neurological condition called corticobasal syndrome.

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The stop is a few blocks from the home of her father, who has Parkinson’s disease.

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He now winced at the memory of pushing his father — 69-year-old Abd Rabbo Abu Daqqa, who has Parkinson’s disease and cannot walk on his own — through the rubble-strewn streets in a dilapidated wheelchair as dawn broke on Tuesday.

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