paraparesis

paraparesis definition - medical

par·a·pa·re·sis (părˌə-pə-rēˈsĭs, -părˈĭ-sĭs)

noun
Partial paralysis of the lower extremities.

Related Forms:

  • parˌa·pa·retˈic (-rĕtˈĭk) adjective

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