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麻痺性痴呆 (mahiseichihou) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

麻ま痺ひ性せい痴ち呆ほう

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Meanings

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paralytic dementia

Medical term for dementia accompanied by paralysis; historically associated with neurosyphilis (general paresis). See also 進行麻痺.

See also: 進行麻痺

麻ま痺ひ性せい痴ち呆ほうは、進しん行こう麻ま痺ひの一いち症しょう

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Paralytic dementia can appear as a symptom of general paresis.

Kanji

麻hemp, flax, numb
痺palsy, become numb, paralysed
性sex, gender, nature
痴stupid, foolish
呆be amazed, disgusted, shocked

Related words

進しん行こう麻ま痺ひ
進行麻痺 (general paresis) is the broader condition, often caused by neurosyphilis; 麻痺性痴呆 specifically refers to the dementia aspect of that condition.

Built from

麻ま痺ひ+性せい+痴

Etymology

Compound of 麻痺 (paralysis), 性 (-like, of that nature), and 痴呆 (dementia). The term is a direct medical compound.

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