Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Micrographia(also: Small Handwriting)
- A condition characterized by abnormally small, cramped handwriting that often becomes progressively smaller within a line or paragraph. Micrographia is a common early sign of Parkinson's Disease, resulting from the same motor control difficulties that cause bradykinesia. The…
- Mobility Assessment(also: Mobility Evaluation, Gait Assessment)
- A clinical evaluation that quantifies a person's movement capabilities, including walking pattern, balance, and motor performance. Mobility assessments are used to diagnose conditions like Parkinson's Disease, monitor disease progression, and plan treatment. Traditional…
- Motor Fluctuation(also: On-Off Phenomenon, Wearing Off, On-Off Periods)
- Variations in motor function experienced by people with Parkinson's Disease, typically related to medication timing. During 'on' periods when medication is working optimally, motor symptoms are controlled; during 'off' periods as medication wears off, symptoms like tremor,…
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