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What is the definition or description of: muscle weakness on one side of body?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hemiparesis: Hemiparesis describes the condition of weakness on one side of the body and not the other. Although there are multiple potential causes, having had a stroke is one of the most common causes of hemiparesis.

Answered 6/11/2017

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