Definition of pleasantry. plural. pleasantries. 1 : a humorous act or remark : jest. 2 : an agreeable playfulness in conversation : banter. 3 : a polite social remark exchanged pleasantries.
Parkinson-plus syndromes are a group of neurological conditions that are similar to Parkinson's disease but have unique characteristics. These syndromes can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other conditions. Following are the four most common types of Parkinson-plus syndromes.
Parkinsonâs disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological disease that mainly affects movement but can also affect cognition. Parkinsonâs disease results from the destruction of nerve cells in a part of the brain called the basal ganglia.