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Parkinson's disease

NOUN
nervous system disorder
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Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the body's motor system, often causing shaking and other difficulties in movement.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Tremors are a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease, which also notably afflicts “Back to the Future” star Michael J. Fox.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Large observational studies have linked coffee consumption with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and metabolic disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

It took place weeks before frontman Osbourne died aged 76 after suffering from a string of health issues including Parkinson's disease – which left him struggling to stand or walk unaided.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

My father had been diagnosed as having Parkinson’s disease several years before.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz



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