stiffness

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As dopamine-producing brain cells are progressively lost, the brain struggles to properly control movement, leading to symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowed motion.

From Science Daily

She says my dad is at the grocery store, and I can tell by the stiffness in her voice that they still haven’t addressed the news he dropped yesterday.

From Literature

He watched his grandfather move, with painful stiffness, toward the house.

From Literature

She’s still a little unsteady because of her leg, but other than its stiffness, it’s almost completely back to normal.

From Literature

Researchers found that chronic inflammation can increase the stiffness of colon tissue, potentially creating conditions that help cancer develop and spread.

From Science Daily