paraparesis

[ par-uh-puh-ree-sis, -par-uh-sis ]

/ ˌpær ə pəˈri sɪs, -ˈpær ə sɪs /

noun Pathology.

partial paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.

Nearby words

paranymph, paraná, paraná pine, paraoperative, parapara, paraparesis, parapente, paraperitoneal hernia, parapet, paraph, paraphase amplifier

Origin of paraparesis

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

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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

paraparetic (ˌpærəpəˈrɛtik), adjective

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Medicine definitions for paraparesis

paraparesis

[ păr′ə-pə-rē′sĭs, -păr′ĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Partial paralysis of the lower extremities.

Related forms

par′a•pa•ret′ic (-rĕt′ĭk) adj.