Parkinson disease

synonyms: idiopathic parkinsonism, primary parkinsonism
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11998
Degenerative disorder of the central nervous system resulting from decreased production of the neurotransmitterdopamine in the basal ganglia (notably the substantia nigra).
Notes:
  1. Characterized by rhythmic muscle tremor, rigidity of movement, and a mask-like face.
  2. Usually idiopathic, although inherited cases occur.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 895 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'Parkinson disease' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11998 RIS BibTex EndNote
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