paraparesis

Term: paraparesis

Origin: Medieval  Greek

παρά /para(=becide) + πάρεσις/paresis(=partial paralysis)

παρίημι/pariimi(=letting go, relaxation) literally meaning  “relax strength”

> παρά-/para-(=becide) + ίημι/iimi(=send out )

Definition:

An incomplete  or mild paralysis which occurs in lower extremities.

*paralysis means total loss of function in the affected muscles / nerves.