Cardioparplasis

/ˌkɑrdiəˌpɑrˈpleɪʒə/ noun

Paralysis or weakness of the heart muscle, resulting in loss of function or inability to contract properly.

From Greek 'kardia' (heart) + 'paraplaxis' (falling short, paralysis). This rare medical term emerged to describe severe cases of myocardial dysfunction.

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