ə noun Pathology.
partial paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.
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paraparesis (ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| muscle weakness, esp of the legs, allowing limited movement; partial paralysis | |
| paraparetic | |
| —adj | |
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paraparesis par·a·pa·re·sis (pār'ə-pə-rē'sĭs, -pār'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
Partial paralysis of the lower extremities.
par'a·pa·ret'ic (-rět'ĭk) adj.
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