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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.

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Origin of paraparesis

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

Words nearby paraparesis

paranucleate, paranucleus, paranymph, paraoperative, parapara, paraparesis, parapente, paraperitoneal hernia, parapet, paraph, paraphase amplifier
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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), adjective
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Medical definitions for paraparesis

paraparesis
[ păr′ə-pə-rē′sĭs, -păr′ĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Partial paralysis of the lower extremities.

Other words from paraparesis

par′a•pa•ret′ic (-rĕt′ĭk) adj.
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