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in the case of a stroke , one side of the body is generally affected more than the other side. if there is total paralysis of one side of the body, what term describes this condition?

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In the case of a stroke , one side of the body is generally affected more than the other side. if there is total paralysis of one side of the body, what term describes this condition?

Hemiparesis, or unilateral paresis, is weakness of one entire side of the body (hemi- means "half").

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Hemiparesis

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