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paralysis agitans

noun paralysis agi·tans \-ˈa-jə-ˌtanz\

Definition of PARALYSIS AGITANS

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Origin of PARALYSIS AGITANS

New Latin, literally, shaking palsy
First Known Use: 1817
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paralysis agitans

noun paralysis agi·tans \-ˈaj-ə-ˌtanz\

Medical Definition of PARALYSIS AGITANS

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