PARESIS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

paresis

noun

Definition of paresis

as in hemiplegia

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Recent Examples of paresis 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 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

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Noun

My son had suffered a massive stroke shortly after birth, leaving him with cerebral palsy and hemiplegia.

— Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Rupert was transported to the hospital and genetic testing led to him being diagnosed with alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) in January 2026.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

Definition of hemiplegia

Noun

Awartani was shot in the chest and the bullet ricocheted off his scapula, causing paraplegia in his spinal cord.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Actor/performance artist/artist Anne Gridley, known for her work with Nature Theater of Oklahoma, created and performs this solo piece (with background dancers) about her experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a health condition which is gradually taking away her ability to walk.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

Definition of paraplegia

Noun

As for the symptom-free, a study led by Mass General Brigham researchers found older adults with very high p-tau217 levels had a 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment within five years, and a higher risk over 10 years.

— Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Accessibility for those with mobility impairments An 11th-century castle, however thoughtfully repurposed, remains a challenging environment for those with mobility impairments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of impairment

Noun

Soto, who has an associate degree in business and works with families who have loved ones with disabilities.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
And families of children with disabilities — of which there are a growing number nationwide — often struggle to find childcare providers that can offer the specialized care necessary.

— Joe Hernandez, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of disability

Noun

Despite being in a wheelchair with incomplete quadriplegia, Lee Fair almost never stays at home.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Porter remains the only player in program history to suffer from quadriplegia as a result of an injury in a game or practice.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of quadriplegia

Noun

Walker was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) at 18 months, forcing him to wear leg braces throughout his childhood.

— McKinley Franklin, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
Spastic diplegia primarily involves the legs, often causing stiff hip and leg muscles.

— Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022

Definition of diplegia

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