Paresis
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-008468
A condition characterized by partial or incomplete loss of motor function or muscle weakness, rather than complete paralysis. This can result from damage to the nervous system, affecting the ability to move a muscle or limb. The degree of weakness can vary from mild to severe.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-008468 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 895 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103) |
| See also | Paralysis |
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