Weakness or reduced muscle strength in the intestines, causing slower movement of food through the digestive system.
From Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + 'paresis' (partial paralysis, from 'paresthai' meaning to relax). Unlike complete paralysis, paresis indicates partial weakness that still allows some function.
Enteroparesis is like having a stomach muscle that's too tired to do its job properly—you're awake and conscious, but your intestines feel like they're moving in slow motion, which is exactly what 'paresis' means in medical terms.
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