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Shy-Drager syndrome

Shy-Drager syndrome noun: a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, and ataxia.

Noun

Shy-Drager syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, and ataxia.
    Synonyms:
    MSA, multiple system atrophy

Synonyms of Shy-Drager syndrome

  • MSA
  • multiple system atrophy

Origin of Shy-Drager syndrome

First described in 1960 by Milton Shy and Glen Drager.

Questions about Shy-Drager syndrome

What does Shy-Drager syndrome mean?
Shy-Drager syndrome means a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, and ataxia.
What part of speech is Shy-Drager syndrome?
Shy-Drager syndrome is a noun.

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