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

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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

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This is the year to consider benchmarking your work benefits, including disability income insurance.

— Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Cole told me that once, when King’s work was included in a group show whose only common theme was disability, King had acted visibly miffed.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 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

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