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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

paraparetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of paraparesis

From New Latin; para- ¹, paresis

Example Sentences

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

From Science Magazine

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

From BBC

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