parkinson

Par·kin·son

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-kin-suh n]
- /ˈpɑr kɪn sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-kin-suh n]
- /ˈpɑr kɪn sən/

Definition of parkinson word

noun parkinson a common neurologic disease believed to be caused by deterioration of the brain cells that produce dopamine, occurring primarily after the age of 60, characterized by tremors, especially of the fingers and hands, muscle rigidity, shuffling gait, slow speech, and a masklike facial expression. 1

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parkinson popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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