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bradykinesia

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bradykinesia /brady·ki·ne·sia/ (-kĭ-ne´zhah) abnormal slowness of movement.bradykinet´ic
brad·y·ki·ne·sia (brd-k-nzh, -k-)
n.
Extreme slowness in movement.

brady·ki·netic (-ntk) adj.

Bradykinesia
Extremely slow movement.

bradykinesia
[-kinē′zhə, -kīnē′zhə]
Etymology: Gk, bradys + kinesis, motion
an abnormal condition characterized by slowness of all voluntary movement and speech, such as caused by parkinsonism, other extrapyramidal disorders, and certain tranquilizers.

bradykinesia [brad″e-kĭ-ne´zhah]
abnormal slowness of movement. adj., adj bradykinet´ic.

bradykinesia (brā·dē·ki·nēˑ·sē·),
n illness in which an individual moves and speaks in an extraordinarily slow manner; can be caused by extrapyramidal disorders, certain tranquilizers, and Parkinsonism.

bradykinesia (brad´ikinē´zh),
n an irregular slowness in motions and reflexes.

bradykinesia
abnormal slowness of movement; sluggishness of physical and mental responses.

Patient discussion about bradykinesia.

Q. What to expect from a Parkinson's patient? My 70 year old father has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. What will he be like from now on, what to expect?

A. Some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease are:
• Trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face
• Stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk
• Slowness of movement
• Poor balance and coordination
The symptoms usually get worse with time and then people with the disease may have trouble walking, talking or doing simple tasks.

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The disease may start almost imperceptibly, with a mild to moderate tremor of the hand or hands while at rest, a general slow and heavy feeling, muscular stiffness, bradykinesia (Slowness of movement), and a tendency to tire more easily than usual.
A lack of arm swing in a patient with hemiparkinsonism may be characteristic of a PMD, because Parkinson's disease patients will bring both arms up in front of them and swing nearly symmetrically despite pronounced bradykinesia.
10 The second hallmark sign of PD is bradykinesia or reductions in speed, range and amplitude of both automatic movement and initiation of movement.
 
 
 
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