Parkinson's disease

Or Parkinson disease

noun

Pathology.

1. 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

/ ˈpɑːkɪnsənz /

noun

1. 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

Parkinson's disease

1. 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

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parkinson's disease¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parkinson's disease¹

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

Example Sentences

Mueller, also 81, disclosed that he has been privately managing Parkinson’s disease since 2021.

From Salon

As Currie chronicles in “The Tremolo Diaries,” his journal of that journey started when a neurologist informed Currie, then 58, that he had Parkinson’s disease — Currie dubs it the Ghastly Affliction and refers to the shake in his right hand as Gavin, writing that he’s “a traitor who comes and goes … an underminer and an intermittent reminder that I’m ill and unsteady.”

From Los Angeles Times

Osbourne, who lived with Parkinson’s disease, died two weeks after his farewell concert at his hometown of Birmingham, England.

From Los Angeles Times

The certificate also notes the rocker’s years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease and that he lived with coronary artery disease.

From Los Angeles Times

Osbourne, who revealed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in early 2020, died weeks after heralding the end of both Black Sabbath and his solo career with a concert set in his band’s hometown of Birmingham, England.

From Los Angeles Times