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 (PD) is a type of movement disorder. It happens when nerve cells in the brain don't produce enough of a brain chemical called dopamine. Sometimes it is genetic, but most cases do not seem to run in families. Exposure to chemicals in the environment might play a role. Symptoms begin gradually, often on one side of the body. Later they affect both sides.