paresis

Etymology

From Modern Latin, from Ancient Greek πάρεσις (páresis, “letting go, paralysis”), from παριέναι (pariénai, “relax”), from παρα- (para-) + ἰέναι (iénai, “let go”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /pəˈɹiːsɪs/

Noun

paresis (countable and uncountable, plural pareses)

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

Further reading

• paresis in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• paresis in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• paresis at OneLook Dictionary Search

Anagrams

• Arispes, Parises, Serapis, aspires, praises, spireas