Parkinson's syndrome
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Parkinson's syndrome
First recorded in 1950–55; see origin at Parkinson's disease
Example Sentences
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He had been suffering from Parkinson’s syndrome for more than three decades and just before his death came down with pneumonia.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2016
In 1984, Ali was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s syndrome – later, it was changed to Parkinson’s disease.
From Time • Jun. 4, 2016
His condition was initially called Parkinson’s syndrome, which many thought — correctly or not — was caused or exacerbated by the thousands of punches he absorbed throughout his career.
From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2016
The diagnosis of Parkinson's syndrome, which has been linked to head trauma, came about three years after Ali retired from boxing in 1981.
From Reuters • Jun. 4, 2016
Ali had to be helped into the church upon arriving in sunglasses and a dark suit, showing visible signs of Parkinson’s syndrome.
From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2011
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