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festination

/ˌfɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌfɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий непроизвольное укорочение шага и ускорение походки, часто связанное с неврологическими заболеваниями, такими как болезнь Паркинсона.

A medical term referring to an involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait, often associated with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

uncountable

  1. Involuntary gait changeC2formalmedical

    An involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait, often seen in neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

    ruФестинация

    • The patient exhibited festination, taking rapid, shuffling steps.
    • Festination is a classic symptom of advanced Parkinson's disease.
    • The doctor noted the festination during the neurological examination.
    • Physical therapy can help manage the effects of festination.
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