Definition Parkinson’s disease in British English

Parkinson’s disease noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˈpɑː(r)kɪnsənz dɪˌziːz/

a serious illness that affects your nerves and makes you shake and move slowly. It mainly affects older people. Parkinson's disease is often simply called Parkinson's.

Synonyms and related words

ague altitude sickness Alzheimerâs disease

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