French word

parkinsonien

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁkinsonjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveparkinsonian

Example

Ma grand-mère est parkinsonienne.

My grandmother has Parkinson's disease.

Illustration for parkinsonien (parkinsonian)

More examples

Nous aidons notre ami parkinsonien à faire ses courses.

We are helping our friend with Parkinson's disease do his shopping.

Core concept

A body or movement showing the characteristic slowness, stiffness, or tremor associated with Parkinson's disease.

Similar words

moteur: Concerned with bodily movement or motor activity.
neurologique: Connected with the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the nervous system.
chronique: Lasting for a long time rather than being short-lived.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte à la maladie de Parkinson ou qui présente ses signes caractéristiques.

Word origin

Parkinsonien is formed from Parkinson, the surname of James Parkinson, with the French relational suffix -ien.

Usage tips

  • When describing a person, French can use atteint de la maladie de Parkinson for a more neutral clinical phrasing than parkinsonien.

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