paresis

paresis definition - medical

pa·re·sis (pə-rēˈsĭs, părˈĭ-sĭs)

noun pl. pa·re·ses (-sēz)
  1. Slight or partial paralysis.
  2. General paresis.

Related Forms:

  • pa·retˈic (pə-rĕtˈĭk) adjective & n.

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