paralysis

/pəˈɹæləsəs/ · noun

Meaning

The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.
A state of being unable to act.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

palsy(English)poliomyelitis(English)stasis(English)polio(English)chill(English)shell(English)freeze-up(English)stun(English)paresis(English)numbness(English)laryngeal(English)convulsions(English)

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Sources

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