Meaning & use
paraparetic
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Relating to or affected by paraparesis, a partial weakness or incomplete paralysis of the legs.
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The patient's paraparetic gait made it difficult for him to climb stairs without assistance.
Physical therapists designed an exercise program suited to her paraparetic condition.
A note on using this word
"Paraparetic" describes partial weakness, distinguishing it from "paraplegic," which refers to complete paralysis of the lower body.
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