shaking palsy meaning

UK /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ ˈpɔːlzi/ US /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ ˈpɔlzi/ 4 syllables

shaking palsy (noun): a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination.

Definition of shaking palsy

  1. a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination

    Synonyms: paralysis agitans, Parkinsonism, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's syndrome, Parkinson's

    Type of: brain disorder, degenerative disorder

How to pronounce shaking palsy

shaking palsy is pronounced /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ ˈpɔːlzi/ in British English and /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ ˈpɔlzi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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