Parkinsonism

Par·kin·son·ism  (pärkn-s-nzm)

n.

1. 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.

2. Parkinson's disease.

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[From Parkinson's disease.]

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Parkin·soni·an (-sn-n) adj.

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Parkinsonism

a chronic condition of the nervous system marked especially by muscle tremors.

See also: Disease and Illness

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Noun

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Parkinsonism - a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination paralysis agitans, Parkinson's, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's syndrome, shaking palsy tremor - shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease) degenerative disorder - condition leading to progressive loss of function brain disease, brain disorder, encephalopathy - any disorder or disease of the brain