Parkinson's disease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chronic neurological disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremors, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), cogwheel or lead-pipe rigidity, and postural instability.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Parkinson's disease

Etymology

Named after English physician James Parkinson (1755-1824).

Derived words

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