noun
- medical conditions or syndromes that resemble Parkinson’s disease, characterized by similar symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and movement difficulties
Usage: medical; plural form
Examples
- The neurologist diagnosed several patients with drug-induced parkinsonisms.
- Secondary parkinsonisms can result from certain medications or toxins.
- The study examined various parkinsonisms and their underlying causes.
- Atypical parkinsonisms often progress more rapidly than classic Parkinson’s disease.
- Researchers are investigating new treatments for different types of parkinsonisms.