| 单词 | parkinson's disease |
| 释义 | Parkinson's diseaseor Parkinson diseaseSEE SYNONYMS FOR Parkinson's disease ON THESAURUS.COM noun Pathology.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. Also called Parkinson’s, parkinsonism . Origin of Parkinson's diseasenamed after James Parkinson (1755–1824), English physician who first described it Words nearby Parkinson's diseaseparking strip, parking ticket, Parkinson, parkinsonian, parkinsonism, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's facies, Parkinson's law, Parkinson's syndrome, park keeper, parkland Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease / (ˈpɑːkɪnsənz) / nouna progressive chronic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired muscular coordination and tremorOften shortened to: Parkinson's Also called: Parkinsonism, Parkinson's syndrome, paralysis agitans, shaking palsy Word Origin for Parkinson's diseaseC19: named after James Parkinson (1755–1824), British surgeon, who first described it Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease 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. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease [ pär′kĭn-sənz ] n.A progressive nervous disease occurring most often after the age of 50, associated with the destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine, and characterized by muscular tremor, slowing of movement, partial facial paralysis, peculiarity of gait and posture, and weakness.paralysis agitans The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease [ pär′kĭn-sənz ] 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). The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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