PARESIS

paresis

(noun) a slight or partial paralysis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paresis (countable and uncountable, plural pareses)

A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.

Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.

Anagrams

• Arispes, Parises, Serapis, aspires, praises, spireas

Source: Wiktionary


Par"e*sis, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Incomplete paralysis, affecting motion but not sensation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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