pseudoparaplegia

pseudoparaplegia
Apparent paralysis in the lower extremities, in which the tendon and skin reflexes and the electrical reactions are normal; the condition is sometimes observed in rickets.
- Basedow p. weakness of the thigh muscles in thyrotoxicosis; may occur suddenly and cause the patient to fall.

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pseu·do·para·ple·gia (soo″do-par″ə-pleґjə) pseudoparalysis of the lower limbs.

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