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Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Paresis > Paraparesis > Paraparesis, Spastic
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Paraparesis, Spastic  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Lower Extremity Weakness, Spastic
  • Spastic Lower Extremity Weakness
  • Spastic Paraparesis

Note

  • do not confuse with PARAPARESIS, TROPICAL SPASTIC caused by HUMAN T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS 1

Scope note

  • Mild or moderate loss of motor function accompanied by spasticity in the lower extremities. This condition is a manifestation of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES that cause injury to the motor cortex or descending motor pathways.

History note

  • 2000

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020336

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