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Paralysis
see synonyms of paralysisNoun
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Paralysis
see synonyms of paralysisnoun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz)
1. pathology
a.
impairment or loss of voluntary muscle function or of sensation (sensory paralysis) in a part or area of the body, usually caused by a lesion or disorder of the muscles or the nerves supplying them
b.
a disease characterized by such impairment or loss; palsy
2.
cessation or impairment of activity
paralysis of industry by strikes
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Paralysis
see synonyms of paralysis nounWord forms: plural paˈralyˌses (pəˈræləˌsiz
; pəralˈəsēzˌ)
1.
partial or complete loss, or temporary interruption, of a function, esp. of voluntary motion or of sensation in some part or all of the body
2.
any condition of helpless inactivity or of inability to act
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Paralysis
see synonyms of paralysisn. pl. pa·ral·y·ses (-sēz′)
1.
a. Loss or impairment of the ability to move a body part, usually as a result of damage to its nerve supply.
b. Loss of sensation over a region of the body.
2. Inability to move or function; total stoppage or severe impairment of activity: fear that led to national paralysis.
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