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The most common form of parkinsonism; a slowly progressing, degenerative disease that is usually associated with the following symptoms, all of which result from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells: tremor or trembling of the arms, jaw, legs, and face; stiffness or rigidity of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia (slowness of movement); postural instability, and/or impaired balance and coordination.
Ãâó: medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthinformatio...
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Abbreviation for Parkinson's disease
Ãâó: www.michaeljfox.org/parkinsons/glossary.php
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Patent or persistent ductus arteriosus - a passage used for circulation before the baby is born remains open, instead of closing shortly after birth. This causes red blood to return from the aorta back to the lungs.
Ãâó: www.childrens-heart-fed.org.uk/terms.htm
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A systems development approach that originated in northern Europe in which users and the improvement of their work lives are the central focus.
Ãâó: www.cbu.edu/~lschmitt/I351/glossary.htm
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Personal Digital Assistant: A small, relatively inexpensive, handheld device with electronic schedule, contact list, handwriting recognition capabilities and other productivity tools.
Ãâó: www.cordis.lu/ist/ka1/administrations/publications...
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