Condition
Shaking palsy
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 29 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain characterized by shaking (tremor) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.
- The disease is associated with damage to a part of the brain that is involved with movement.
Alternative names
Paralysis agitans; Parkinson's disease
Definition
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain characterized by shaking (tremor) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. The disease is associated with damage to a part of the brain that is involved with movement.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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