paresis
noun
pa·re·sis pə-ˈrē-səs 
ˈper-ə-,
ˈpa-rə- plural pareses pə-ˈrē-ˌsēz
ˈper-ə-,
ˈpa-rə-
1
: slight or partial paralysis
2
: general paresis
paretic
pə-ˈre-tik
adjective or noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Two of the rats were paralyzed and unable to reach food or water, and a third had paresis and had trouble moving. 
Rob O'dell, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2021 Doctors diagnosed her with paresis of the vocal folds, a muscular dysfunction. New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019 After she was diagnosed with paresis, Ms. Dhegrae threw herself into research, spending up to 20 hours a day trawling through scientific journals and poring over her own medical history. New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019 Twain’s hesitant return to the recording studio after suffering from vocal paresis began years ago under the diligent insistence of Lionel Richie. Cindy Watts, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2017
Rob O'dell, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2021 Doctors diagnosed her with paresis of the vocal folds, a muscular dysfunction. New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019 After she was diagnosed with paresis, Ms. Dhegrae threw herself into research, spending up to 20 hours a day trawling through scientific journals and poring over her own medical history. New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019 Twain’s hesitant return to the recording studio after suffering from vocal paresis began years ago under the diligent insistence of Lionel Richie. Cindy Watts, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2017 Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek, from parienai to let fall, from para- + hienai to let go, send — more at jet
First Known Use
1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing paresis
Medical Definition
paresis
noun
pa·re·sis pə-ˈrē-səs ˈpar-ə-
ˈpar-ə- plural pareses -ˌsēz
1
: slight or partial paralysis
2
: general paresis
paresis
noun
as in hemiplegia
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hemiplegia
- paraplegia
- diplegia
- impairment
- quadriplegia
- disability
- lameness
- debility
- paralysis
- poliomyelitis
- infirmity
- palsy
- feebleness
- debilitation
- spastic paralysis
- decrepitude
- cerebral palsy
- enfeeblement
- weakness
- frailty
- multiple sclerosis
- frailness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- mobility
- motility
- sensation