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paresis

 

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Noun paresis has 1 sense
  1. paresis - a slight or partial paralysis
    --1 is a kind of
    paralysis, palsy
    --1 has particulars: paraparesis

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Paresis

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Partial paralysis or weakness in a specific muscle or group of muscles.

Example sentence: After the stroke, the patient experienced paresis in his left arm and had difficulty lifting objects.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A contagious disease of horses and dogs, characterized by paralysis of the hind limbs and caused by inflammation of the spinal cord.

Example sentence: The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with paresis and prescribed medication to relieve the inflammation in the spinal cord.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Characterized by weakness or partial paralysis.

Example sentence: The athlete suffered from paresis in his leg muscles, which affected his performance on the field.

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