Parkinson's disease

American  

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.

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Parkinson's disease British  

/ 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

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Parkinson's disease Scientific  

/ pär′kĭn-sənz /

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).

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Parkinson's disease Cultural  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of Parkinson's disease

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

Example Sentences

According to the team, the findings, published Nov. 24 in Neuron and supported by the National Institutes of Health, may help uncover the underlying biological causes of nonheritable forms of Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

Looking ahead, Watanabe hopes to apply the zap-and-freeze method to brain tissue collected, with permission, from individuals with Parkinson's disease who are undergoing deep brain stimulation procedures.

From Science Daily

New findings indicate that people who do not treat obstructive sleep apnea face a greater likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

Even after accounting for important contributors such as obesity, age and high blood pressure, the investigators still found a clear association between untreated sleep apnea and Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

A new study found people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea could have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal