paraparesis

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

noun

Pathology.

1. partial paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.

paraparesis

/ ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs, ˌpærəpəˈrɛtik /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• paraparetic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of paraparesis¹

From New Latin; para- ¹, paresis

Example Sentences

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

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She's a wheelchair user who also uses crutches due to paraparesis which makes her leg muscles weak.

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