pseudoparesis

pseudoparesis: 1. SYN: pseudoparalysis. 2. A condition marked by the pupillary changes, tremors, and speech disturbances suggestive of early paretic neurosyphilis, in which, however, the serologic test results are negative.

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pseu·do·pa·re·sis (soo″do-pə-reґsis) 1. pseudoparalysis (def. 1). 2. hysterical paralysis.

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