Parkinson-plus syndrome

English

Alternative forms
  • Parkinson's plus syndrome, Parkinson's-plus syndrome

Noun

Parkinson-plus syndrome (plural Parkinson-plus syndromes)

  1. (pathology) Any of a group of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by the classical features of Parkinson's disease (including tremor, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia, and postural instability) with additional features that distinguish them from idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
    Hyponyms: corticobasal degeneration, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy

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