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paraparesis
[ par-uh-puh-ree-sis, -par-uh-sis ]
/ ˌpær ə pəˈri sɪs, -ˈpær ə sɪs /
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noun Pathology.
partial paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.
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British Dictionary definitions for paraparesis
paraparesis
/ (ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs) /
noun
muscle weakness, esp of the legs, allowing limited movement; partial paralysis
Derived forms of paraparesis
paraparetic (ˌpærəpəˈrɛtik), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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