Paresis (Noun)
Meaning
A slight or partial paralysis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's paresis affected her ability to move her left arm, but she could still feel sensations in it.
- After the stroke, he experienced paresis in his right leg, which made it difficult for him to walk.
- The doctor diagnosed the young boy with paresis of the facial muscles, which caused his smile to appear lopsided.
- The injury left her with paresis in her hand, making it hard for her to grasp objects.
- The elderly woman's paresis worsened over time, eventually rendering her unable to move her left side at all.