HealthAugust 15, 2026
quadriparesis
kwah-drih-puh-REE-sis
Definition
A condition characterized by weakness or partial paralysis affecting all four limbs.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'quadri-' meaning 'four' and the Greek 'paresis' meaning 'letting go' or 'weakness,' used medically to describe muscle weakness rather than total paralysis.
In the news
The term is used to describe one of the complex neurological conditions affecting the child, underscoring the severity of his medical needs.
Mother of Child with Epileptic Encephalopathy Criticizes Cuban Government for Lack of Support
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