PARALYSIS


Meaning of PARALYSIS in English

n. (pl. paralyses) 1 a nervous condition with impairment or loss of esp. the motor function of the nerves. 2 a state of utter powerlessness.

[ L f. Gk paralusis f. paraluo disable (as PARA-(1), luo loosen) ]

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