parkinsonism
/ˈpɑrkɪnsəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A condition that causes symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, often due to other causes like medications, infections, or brain damage.
- Parkinsonism affects people of all ages, though it is more common in older adults.
- Drug-induced parkinsonism can improve after stopping the medication.
- The neurologist diagnosed parkinsonism rather than Parkinson's disease because of the patient's history of stroke.
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