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.
Parkinsonâs is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by motor symptoms including tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowed movement. About a third of patients also develop dementia during the later stages of the disease. There is no cure for Parkinsonâs, but the drug levadopa and other medications can control symptoms for many years.