Glossary of terms
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DBSDBS: deep brain stimulation, a form of surgery that is used to treat some of the symptoms of Parkinson's. | |
Dopamine agonistsDopamine agonists: drugs that stimulate dopamine receptors in the brain. | |
DuodopaDuodopa®: enterally administered levodopa/carbidopa gel used for the treatment of advanced Parkinson's in patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesias. | |
DysarthriaDysarthria: inability to speak normally due to loss of control of the muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks or larynx. | |
DyskinesiaDyskinesia: involuntary movements caused by long term use of levodopa. | ||
DysphagiaDysphagia: Swallowing difficulties. | |
DysphasiaDysphasia: difficulty with speaking and sometimes with comprehending speech. | |
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