paresis
paresis · pareses
Parese
A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areasA paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.
/pəˈɹiːsɪs/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.
Parese
(countable, uncountable)Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.
More definitions
- a slight or partial paralysis
Translations
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By meaning 1
partial paralysis:
Origin
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek πάρεσις (páresis, “letting go, paralysis”), from παρίημFrom 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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Forms
plural: paresesWord family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable