Parkinson

Parkinson's disease

noun PAR-kin-zon Rare

Origin: named after James Parkinson

Usage Note

Parkinson (short for Parkinsonkrankheit) is a neurodegenerative disease causing tremor and rigidity. Used without an article in clinical speech: Er hat Parkinson.

Examples

"Ihr Vater wurde mit Parkinson diagnostiziert und beginnt bald mit der Therapie."

Natural Translation

Her father was diagnosed with Parkinson's and will soon start therapy.

Literal Translation

Her father was with Parkinson diagnosed and begins soon with the therapy.

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