pseudoparalysis


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pseudoparalysis

 [soo″do-pah-ral´ĭ-sis]
apparent loss of muscular power without real paralysis.
Parrot's pseudoparalysis (syphilitic pseudoparalysis) pseudoparalysis of one or more extremities in infants, due to syphilitic osteochondritis of an epiphysis.
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pseu·do·pa·ral·y·sis

(sū'dō-pă-ral'i-sis),
Apparent paralysis due to voluntary inhibition of motion because of pain, incoordination, or other cause, but without actual paralysis.
Synonym(s): pseudoparesis (1)
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pseudoparalysis

(so͞o′dō-pə-răl′ĭ-sĭs)
n.
A voluntary restriction or inhibition of motion because of pain, incoordination, or other cause, not due to actual muscular paralysis.
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pseudoparalysis

(1) Hysterical paralysis, see there.
(2) A rarely used term for a paralysis-like state due to a loss of joint sensation.
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pseu·do·pa·ral·y·sis

(sū'dō-păr-al'i-sis)
Apparent paralysis due to voluntary inhibition of motion because of pain, to incoordination, or other cause, but without actual paralysis.
Synonym(s): pseudoparesis (1) .
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