paralysis

pa-ral-y-sis · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Loss of the ability to move part or all of the body, typically as a result of illness, injury, or damage to the nervous system.

  2. 2.

    Inability to act or function; complete inactivity or inability to make decisions.

Forms

plural: paralyses

Related words

Antonyms: mobility, movement
See also: disability, paralyze, stroke
Synonyms: immobility, incapacity, palsy

Etymology

From Greek paralusis (loosening, paralysis), from paraluein (to disable), from para (beside) + luein (to loosen).