Paresis

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpærɪsɪs/

Origin

From Modern Latin, from Ancient Greek πάρεσις (paresis, "letting go, paralysis"), from παριέναι (parienai, "relax"), from παρα- + ἰέναι (ienai, "let go").

Full definition of paresis

Noun

1. A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.
2. Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.

Related terms

• gastroparesis
• hemiparesis
• ophthalmoparesis
• paraparesis
• tetraparesis

Anagrams

• aspires
• praises
• spireas