paraparesis

[ par-uh-puh-ree-sis, -par-uh-sis ]
/ ˌpær ə pəˈri sɪs, -ˈpær ə sɪs /

noun Pathology.

partial paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.

Origin of paraparesis

From New Latin; see origin at para-1, paresis

British Dictionary definitions for paraparesis

paraparesis
/ (ˌpærəpəˈriːsɪs) /

noun

muscle weakness, esp of the legs, allowing limited movement; partial paralysis

Derived forms of paraparesis

paraparetic (ˌpærəpəˈrɛtik), adjective

Medical definitions for paraparesis

paraparesis
[ păr′ə-pə-rēsĭs, -părĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Partial paralysis of the lower extremities.

Other words from paraparesis

par′a•pa•retic (-rĕtĭk) adj.