What is another word for General Paresis?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəɹə͡l pˈe͡əsiz] (IPA)

General paresis is a progressive neurosyphilis disease that adversely affects a person's mental and physical abilities. It is also known by many other names such as general paralysis of the insane, progressive paralysis, dementia paralytica, syphilitic dementia, and more. These synonyms were given based on the disease's various symptoms, such as insanity, dementia, paralysis, and general weakness. General paresis was very high in the early 1900s, but with the right treatment and medication, it is now a rare disease. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of general paresis, you should seek advice from a medical professional.

What are the hypernyms for General paresis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Brain Diseases, Brain Disorders, Neuroacanthocytosis, Neurodegenerative Disorders, syphilis, neurological diseases, neurological conditions, Spirochetal infections, Systemic diseases, inflammatory diseases.

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