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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This pattern was familiar to psychiatrists of the period: as one explained, "[i]f you exclude general paralysis and alcoholism, women are more predisposed to madness than men. |
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