Meanings
nounShy-Drager syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, and ataxia.
Synonyms: MSA, multiple system atrophy
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, and ataxia.
Similar
MSAmultiple system atrophy
Origin
First described in 1960 by Milton Shy and Glen Drager.
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Shy-Drager syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shy-Drager%20syndrome
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