Parkinson disease

Therapeutic area
Neurology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
A progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of dopamine producing neurons in the substantia nigra and the presence of Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus. Signs and symptoms include tremor which is most pronounced during rest, muscle rigidity, slowing of the voluntary movements, a tendency to fall back, and a mask-like facial expression.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Parkinson disease
Therapeutic area
Neurology

  • Parkinson disease
  • PD
  • Parkinson disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • paralysis agitans

All therapeutic areas
  • Neurology
Severity
Moderate

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0021095

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