(from the article `parkinsonism`) ...of dopamine, and bromocriptine and pergolide, two drugs that mimic the effects of dopamine. Surgical procedures are used to treat parkinsonism ...
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<procedure> A destructive operation on the globus pallidus, done to relieve involuntary movements or muscular rigidity. ... Origin: pallidum + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(pal″ĭ-dot´ә-me) creation of lesions by stereotaxic surgery in the globus pallidus for treatment of extrapyramidal diseases.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pal′i-dot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. A destructive operation on the globus pallidus, done to relieve involuntary movements or muscular rigidity.
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Pallidotomy: A surgical operation performed on the globus pallidus to destroy it. The purpose of this operation is to relieve involuntary movements or muscular rigidity, as, for example, in Parkinson's disease. The globus pallidus is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. (Globus is a Latin word meaning a globe or sphere; pallidus refers to ...
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An operation wherein the globus pallidus, a part of the brain, is lesioned to improve symptoms like rigidity, tremor, and bradykinesia.
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