parkinsonian

[ pahr-kin-soh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) of, related to, or resembling Parkinson's disease.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parkinsonian¹

1905–10; Parkinson's disease; -ian

Example Sentences

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a form of atypical parkinsonian syndrome, also known as a Parkinson-plus disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health.

From Washington Times

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a form of atypical parkinsonian syndrome, also known as a Parkinson-plus disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health.

From Seattle Times

What’s more, the rats developed parkinsonian symptoms: unsteady movements and hunched postures, shaking paws and severe rigidity.

From Science Magazine

Like rotenone, paraquat causes rodents to develop parkinsonian symptoms and pathology, and other researchers have used it to make animal models of the disease.

From Science Magazine

Atypical Parkinsonian disorders have some signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s — muscle stiffness, tremor and problems with walking, balance and fine motor coordination — but do not respond well to treatment with drugs commonly used against Parkinson’s, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

From Los Angeles Times