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Paraparesis

Medical Definition: Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; MUSCULAR DISEASES; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; parasagittal brain lesions; and other conditions.
Also Called: Paraparesis, Cerebral,Paraparesis, Chronic Progressive,Paraparesis, Hypotonic,Paraparesis, Spinal
Previously Indexed: Paralysis (1967-1999),Paresis (1967-1999)
Paraparesis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Paraparesis, Spastic - Mild or moderate loss of motor function accompanied by SPASTICITY in the lower extremities. This condition is a manifestation of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES that cause injury to the motor cortex or descending motor pathways.

Paraparesis Medical Definitions and Terms

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