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Paresis

Noun CEFR B1
pəˈɹiːsɪs

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Françaisparésie
Italianoparesi
العربيةالشلل الجزئي
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Examples

“"You really touch⟳ the limit⟳," said he. "You enlarge my view⟳ of the possible. Cerebral paresis! Mental inertia! Wonderful!" He was too absurd to make⟳ me angry.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

paresthesia paresthesis parethmoid parethoxycaine paretic Pareto

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