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defined:
A common progressive neurological disorder that results from degeneration of nerve cells in a region of the brain that controls movement. The first symptom of the disease is usually tremor of a limb, especially when the body is at rest.
explained:
Listen to a detailed explanation. Dr. Mihael Polymeropoulos defines Parkinson's disease.
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