parkinsonism
noun
- any of various brain disorders characterized by muscle rigidity as in Parkinson's disease, with or without tremor
- Parkinson's disease
See parkinsonism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pärˈkĭn-sə-nĭzˌəm)
noun- Any of a group of nervous disorders similar to Parkinson's disease, marked by muscular rigidity, tremor, and impaired motor control and often having a specific cause, such as the use of certain drugs or frequent exposure to toxic chemicals. Also called Parkinson's syndrome.
- Parkinson's disease.
Related Forms:
- Parˌkin·soˈni·an (-sōˈnē-ən) adjective
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