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paresis.

A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pəˈɹiːsɪs/UK
  1. A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek πάρεσις (páresis, “letting go, paralysis”), from παρίημι (paríēmi, “relax”), from παρα- (para-) + ἵημι (híēmi, “let go”).

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