Parkinson's disease

NOUN

nervous system disorder

Synonyms

WEAK

Parkinsonism paralysis agitans shaking palsy

Example Sentences

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John, also 62, says a lack of awareness about PSP means the condition can be misdiagnosed as dementia or Parkinson's disease, with patients and their families left confused and isolated.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Columnist Jason Gay looks at why pickleball is the optimal activity for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Smartphones can be used to diagnose, assess and treat Parkinson’s disease.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Disruptions have been linked to metabolic and neurological conditions such as liver failure and encephalopathy, as well as aging-related disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

It was the Megalosaurus, and the name was actually suggested to Buckland by his friend Dr. James Parkinson, the would-be radical and eponym for Parkinson’s disease.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson