I. ˌpa-rə-ˈli-tik adjective
Etymology: Middle English paralytyk, from Anglo-French paralitik, from Latin paralyticus, from Greek paralytikos, from paralyein
Date: 14th century
1. : affected with, characterized by, or causing paralysis
2. : of, relating to, or resembling paralysis
• par·a·lyt·i·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 14th century
: one affected with paralysis