paresis

Term: paresis

Origin: Medieval  Greek

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

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

Definition:

An incomplete  or mild paralysis or a paralysis which occurs in isolated areas.

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