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单词 general paralysis
释义

general paralysis

noun
(In early use) paralysis involving the whole body; (later) specifically (more fully general paralysis of the insane) a late manifestation of syphilis in which there is inflammation and atrophy of brain tissue, especially of the frontal and temporal lobes, resulting in a variety of psychiatric and neurological symptoms such as dementia, psychosis, seizures, and generalized muscle weakness; = paresis. Abbreviated GPI.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal.

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