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general paralysis [¦jen·rəl pə′ral·ə·səs]

(medicine)

A chronic, progressive form of syphilis caused by inflammatory and degenerative changes in the brain and meninges and characterized by physical, emotional, and intellectual deterioration; occurs at least 10 to 15 years after initial infection.

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