paresis

noun

Definition of paresisnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paresis
  1. hemiplegia
  2. paraplegia
  3. impairment
  4. disability
  5. quadriplegia
  6. diplegia
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
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  • 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
  • Then, when Walter was just 5, Deramus was in a car wreck that left her in a wheelchair with paraplegia.
    — Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of paraplegia
Noun
  • If left untreated, these mild impairments and declines could lead to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
    — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities said Romo displayed signs of impairment, performed poorly on field sobriety tests and refused a preliminary breath test.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of impairment
Noun
  • According to the California Department of Rehabilitation, encouraging independent living among people with disabilities is a philosophy that emphasizes their agency and empowers them to take charge of their care.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Among the items on the chopping block are requirements to conduct screenings for kids with disabilities, keep class sizes small, help children brush their teeth daily and mandate monitors on school buses.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of disability
Noun
  • 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
  • Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 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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