paraparesis
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˌpærəˈpɛrəsɪs/
- Specialized
- The doctor explained that paraparesis could result from spinal cord injuries or certain medical conditions.
- spastic paraparesis
Examples
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After the accident, he experienced paraparesis, making it difficult for him to walk unaided.
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Surviving complex aortic repair but being discharged with a life-altering complication such as paraplegia or paraparesis greatly diminished patients' quality of life and was known to decrease long-term survival.
Academic text (2017) -
The paraparesis improved gradually, and a surgical operation was not performed.
Academic text (2007) -
Originally observed in the Caribbean, this illness was given the name tropical spastic paraparesis.
Academic text (1993) -
The results were disappointing; there was no significant difference in the rates of paraplegia and paraparesis between the CSFD patients and control patients.
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Neurolathyrism is a neurodegenerative and irreversible spastic paraparesis that can be crippling and lead to complete dependency.
Academic text (2003) -
On paraparesis and paraplegia after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: "A ubiquitous problem" Curley
Academic text (2017) -
Four before-and-after studies and one non-randomized controlled trial showed significant improvement in walking performance in individuals with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and individuals with hereditary spastic paraparesis.
Academic text (2015) -
In patients with paraparesis, physical therapy is crucial to help regain strength in the legs.
Antonyms
How Severe
- Specialized
2
7.5
- Specialized
1
9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
35
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word paraparesis is made of two medical parts: para- and -paresis. A helpful way to remember it is that -paresis means 'partial paralysis' and para- points to 'pair', meaning both legs, so paraparesis is weakness affecting both legs.