Parkinson's
- noun
- /ˈpɑrkɪnzənz/
- Specialized
:
enfermedad de Parkinson
- Many people with Parkinson's experience tremors.
Examples
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My grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson's last year.
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New treatments for Parkinson's are being developed to help manage its symptoms.
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Parkinson's affects millions of people worldwide, often causing shaking and difficulty with movement.
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Her grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson's five years ago.
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Parkinson's leads to progressive changes in movement and coordination, often affecting daily activities.
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Individuals with Parkinson's may find it challenging to maintain balance and stability.
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Research on Parkinson's aims to improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with the disease.
Synonyms
19
3.1
A long-term brain illness that causes shaking, stiff muscles, and slow movement
1
7.7
A brain problem that causes shaking, stiff muscles, and slow movement
A brain disease that gets worse and causes tremors, stiffness, and slow movement
A long-term brain illness that causes shaking and stiff muscles
A brain disease that causes shaking, stiff muscles, and slow movement
Compounds
- Specialized
19
3.1
A long-term brain illness that causes shaking, stiff muscles, and slow movement
- Specialized
A brain disease that causes shaking, stiff muscles, and slow movement
Surface Forms
Morphology
Parkinson's = Parkinson (opaque) = Parkinson + 's
An eponymous possessive form names a medical condition after a person; knowing the surname does not let learners infer the medical meaning.
Etymology
Parkinson's is named after the English doctor James Parkinson, who first wrote about a 'shaking' disease in 1817. That's why the name now refers to the movement problem he described.