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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)
Entry Term(s)
Palsy
Plegia
Todd Paralysis
Todd's Paralysis
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PARALYSIS, SPASTIC was heading 1963-78
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search PARALYSIS, SPASTIC under MUSCLE SPASTICITY 1966-78
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)