general paresis
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general paresis
n. Dementia and progressive muscular weakness leading to paralysis, occurring as a late consequence of syphilis.
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Neurosyphilis can manifest as meningovascular syphilis, including meningitis or vasculitis, or parenchymal involvement in the form of
general paresis or tabes dorsalis [14].
general paresis emerged, which also indicates syphilitic infection.
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