Mesh term Paralysis
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Description
A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)Browse to child terms:
Facial Paralysis
Gastroparesis
Hemiplegia
Ophthalmoplegia
Paraplegia
Pseudobulbar Palsy
Quadriplegia
Respiratory Paralysis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
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