hemiparesis
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- hemiparetic adjective
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She suffered a seizure and a stroke during the procedure, which led to hemiparesis, or weakness on the right side of her body.
From Seattle Times
Confabulation, ataxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, hemiparesis: the mesmerizing names of neurological conditions mask cruelties.
From Nature
Hemiparesis is a term more commonly associated with stroke survivors, as it involves an inability or weakness on one side of the body.
From Washington Times
Hemiplegia -- paralysis to one side of the body -- and hemiparesis -- weakness on one side of the body -- are the most common disabilities after stroke and scientists believe SSRIs might help improve movement by increasing the level of the brain chemical serotonin in the central nervous system.
From Reuters
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