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paraparesis
(redirected from Tropical spastic paraparesis)

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par·a·pa·re·sis  (pr-p-rss, -pr-ss)
n. pl. par·a·pa·re·ses (-sz)
Partial paralysis of the lower limbs.
paraparesis [ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) muscle weakness, esp of the legs, allowing limited movement; partial paralysis
paraparetic  [ˌpærəpəˈrɛtik] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.paraparesis - a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs
paresis - a slight or partial paralysis
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