Mask-like facial features

Japanese: 仮面様顔貌 - かめんようがんぼう
Mask-like facial features

…It begins in middle age and progresses gradually. The three main symptoms are muscle rigidity, decreased voluntary movement, and tremors. The face becomes less expressive and takes on a peculiar appearance (mask-like face). The patient may adopt a stooped posture and suddenly jog when walking. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "mask-like facial features" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…中年以後に発症し徐々に進行するもので,筋硬直(こわばり),随意運動の減少,振戦(ふるえ)が三大徴候である。顔面の表情は乏しくなり,特有の顔貌を呈する(仮面様顔貌)。前かがみの姿勢をとり,歩行時急に小走りになることもある。…

※「仮面様顔貌」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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