Also called ES cells, embryonic stem cells are cells derived from the inner cell mass of developing blastocysts. An ES cell is self-renewing (can replicate itself), pluripotent (can form all cell types found in the body) and theoretically is immortal. type of stem cell that resides in the brain, which can make new nerve cells (called neurons) and other cells that support nerve cells (called glia).
17. The weakness or slight paralysis of a muscle is known as __________. myoparesis. 18. Symptoms of __________ syndrome occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed and swollen.
What is the medical term meaning paralysis on one side of the body? The term for total paralysis of one side of the body is hemiplegia, while a weakness on one side of the body is hemiparesis. Hemiparesis: One-sided paralysis of the body. Hemi â¦ plegia is the word for half paralysis.