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paralysis agitans

noun
paralysis agi·​tans | \ -ˈa-jə-ˌtanz How to pronounce paralysis agitans (audio) \

Definition of paralysis agitans

: parkinson's disease

First Known Use of paralysis agitans

1817, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for paralysis agitans

New Latin, literally, shaking palsy

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paralysis agitans

noun
paralysis agi·​tans | \ -ˈaj-ə-ˌtanz How to pronounce paralysis agitans (audio) \

Medical Definition of paralysis agitans

: parkinson's disease

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