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

Ozzy, who revealed in 2020 that he had Parkinson's disease, was shown in the days after the concert saying he was "retiring from public life".

From BBC

Once, noting Ali’s deterioration from Parkinson’s Disease, he said, “I did it to him. Now I will outlive him.”

From Los Angeles Times

We both have Parkinson’s Disease, and he spent much of a recent 45-minute phone call pushing me to battle the incurable illness the way he once battled a certain backdoor slider.

From Los Angeles Times

Heavy metal band Judas Priest have released a charity single featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne to raise money for Parkinson's disease charities.

From BBC

Band member Glenn Tipton, who has also been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, features on guitar with Rob Halford and Osbourne taking alternate vocal lines on the song.

From BBC