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shaking palsy

noun

Definition of shaking palsy

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: parkinson's disease

First Known Use of shaking palsy

1817

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shaking palsy

noun shak·ing palsy \ ˈshā-kiŋ- \

medical Definition of shaking palsy

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: parkinson's disease

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