Medical Dictionary

pseudoparalysis

noun pseu·do·pa·ral·y·sis \ˌsüd-ə-pə-ˈral-ə-səs\
plural pseu·do·pa·ral·y·ses \-ˌsēz\

Medical Definition of PSEUDOPARALYSIS

:  apparent lack or loss of muscular power (as that produced by pain) that is not accompanied by true paralysis

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