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paraparesis

American

[par-uh-puh-ree-sis, -par-uh-sis] / ˌpær ə pəˈri sɪs, -ˈpær ə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

partial paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.

paraparesis British

/ ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs, ˌpærəpəˈrɛtik /

noun

muscle weakness, esp of the legs, allowing limited movement; partial paralysis

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

paraparetic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of paraparesis

From New Latin; see origin at para- ¹, paresis

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Another 4% develop tropical spastic paraparesis, a disease similar to multiple sclerosis.

From Science Magazine • May 23, 2018

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