pleasantrynoun [ C usually plural ] uk â /Ëplez.Én.tri/ us â /Ëplez.Én.tri/ formal. âº a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed: After exchanging pleasantries, the delegation revealed the purpose of their visit. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words. Informal talking & conversation. a problem shared is a problem halved idiom. blarney.
Parkinsonism is a general term that refers to a group of neurological disorders that. cause movement problems similar to those seen in Parkinsonâs disease, such as. tremors, slow movement and stiffness.
Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive and chronic nervous system disorder that affects movement and is caused by destroyed nerve cells in the brain. Although the progression of the disorder will vary from patient to patient, the development is often gradual, with symptoms sometimes going unnoticed for years. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but symptoms can be treated, and in some cases improved, with certain medications and other forms of treatment. It is estimated that approximately 50% to 80% of those with Parkinson's disease will eventually develop at least mild dementia, while up to 20% will develop full-blown dementia.