Paresis: A medical term for partial paralysis, impaired movement or partial loss of movement. The term is usually used in reference to the limbs but can be used to refer to the eye and stomach or to simply mean weakness. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Paresis is available below.
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The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
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A slight or partial paralysis - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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