Legendary boxers like Muhammed Ali are thought to have contracted a form of Parkinson's disease called _________ as a result of repeated head trauma.

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Pugilistic Parkinson's, also known as punch-drunk syndrome or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is a form of Parkinson's disease caused by repeated head trauma or concussions, which is common in boxers and other athletes involved in contact sports. Although it shares some symptoms with Parkinson's disease, pugilistic Parkinson's is considered a separate disorder. Choices B, C and D are not correct terms for this disease.

Legendary Boxers Like Muhammed Ali Are Thought to Have Contracted