| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
paresis (pəˈriːsɪs, ˈpærɪsɪs) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -ses | |
| 1. | incomplete or slight paralysis of motor functions |
| 2. | See general paralysis of the insane short for general paresis |
| [C17: via New Latin from Greek: a relaxation, from parienai to let go, from | |
| paretic | |
| —adj | |
paresis pa·re·sis (pə-rē'sĭs, pār'ĭ-sĭs)
n. pa·re·ses (-sēz)
Slight or partial paralysis.
General paresis.