paretic

/ˈpærɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or affected by paralysis, particularly hemiplegia or hemiparesis, of one side of the body.

“The patient’s paretic arm was unable to move due to the stroke.”

Synonyms

  • hemiplegic
  • paralytic

Antonyms

  • normotonic
  • normotrophic