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parkinson

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑrkɪnʧən]

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Learn how to use parkinson in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “medical condition”

(noun) Parkinson's disease is a sickness that affects the brain and makes it hard for people to move. It can cause shaking, stiffness, and trouble with balance. People with Parkinson's disease might find it hard to do everyday tasks like walking or holding things.

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My grandfather has Parkinson's, but he still enjoys playing chess with us.

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Parkinson's disease is not something that can simply go away by itself.

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What are the common symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

Context: “historical figure”

(noun) James Parkinson was a doctor who first described the disease in the early 1800s. He studied how the illness affects people and wrote about it, which is why the disease is named after him.

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James Parkinson greatly contributed to our understanding of movement disorders.

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James Parkinson was not a scientist focused solely on heart diseases.

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Who was James Parkinson and why is he important in medicine?

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Pronunciation: [ˈpɑrkɪnʧən]

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