paraparesis

par·a·pa·re·sis

 (păr′ə-pə-rē′sĭs, -păr′ĭ-sĭs)

n. pl. par·a·pa·re·ses (-sēz)

Partial paralysis of the lower limbs.

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[para- + paresis.]

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paraparesis

(ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs)

n

(Pathology) muscle weakness, esp of the legs, allowing limited movement; partial paralysis

paraparetic adj

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par•a•pa•re•sis

(ˌpær ə pəˈri sɪs, -ˈpær ə sɪs)

n.

partial paralysis, esp. of the lower limbs.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

paraparesis - a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs paresis - a slight or partial paralysis

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Translations

par·a·pa·re·sis

n. paraparesis, parálisis parcial esp. de las extermidades inferiores.

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paraparesis

n paraparesia; tropical spastic — paraparesia espástica tropical

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