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Paresis

//pəˈɹiːsɪs// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a slight or partial paralysis wordnet
  3. 3
    Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis. countable, uncountable

    ""You really touch the limit," said he. "You enlarge my view of the possible. Cerebral paresis! Mental inertia! Wonderful!" He was too absurd to make me angry."

Etymology

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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