Paresis

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Paresis is a medical condition characterized by weakened voluntary movement or a partial loss of voluntary movement and impaired motion in certain areas of the body. The term has its origins from the Ancient Greek: πάρεσις, meaning "letting go" from παρίημι, which translates to "to let go, to let fall".

Classification of Paresis Based on Affected Area[edit | edit source]

Paresis can manifest in various parts of the body, and different types are classified based on the area affected:

Limbs[edit | edit source]

  • Monoparesis – Involves one leg or one arm.
  • Paraparesis – Affects both legs.
  • Hemiparesis – Affects one arm and one leg on the same side of the body.
  • Triparesis – Involves three limbs, which can be a combination of either both legs and one arm, both arms and one leg, or one arm, one leg, and the face.
  • Double hemiparesis – All four limbs are involved, but one side of the body exhibits more pronounced symptoms than the other.
  • Tetraparesis – Affects all four limbs.
  • Quadriparesis – Impacts all four limbs with equal severity.

Multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy are medical conditions where the aforementioned terms are frequently applied to describe motion impairments.

Other Forms of Paresis[edit | edit source]

Historical Context[edit | edit source]

Historically, the term "paresis" was prominently associated with "general paresis", a manifestation of untreated syphilis. Due to advancements in the treatment of syphilis, this association has diminished considerably.

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