Paralysis agitans

Introduction: Paralysis agitans

Description of Paralysis agitans

Paralysis agitans: obsolete term for parkinsonism (1).
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Paralysis agitans: progressive, degenerative disorder of the nervous system characterized by tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, and gait abnormalities; caused by a loss of neurons and a decrease of dopamine in the basal ganglia.
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Paralysis agitans: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Paralysis agitans:

• Paralysis (442 causes)

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Terms Similar to Paralysis agitans:

• Parkinson's disease

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The following terms can be used for Paralysis agitans

• Parkinson's disease

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Hierarchical classifications of Paralysis agitans

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Disease Ontology - OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

• HEREDITARY AND DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
• DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SENSE ORGANS
• DISEASES AND INJURIES
• Disease Ontology V2.1 2005

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