Weakness or partial loss of muscle power affecting one side of the body, less severe than complete paralysis.
From Greek hemi- (half) + paresis (from Greek parienai meaning 'to loosen partially'), describing partial weakness rather than total paralysis.
Hemiparesis is the frustrating middle ground in stroke recovery—you're not completely paralyzed, so you know exactly what movements should feel like, but your muscles just won't fully obey.
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