Meaning Of The Word Paralysis

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paralysis
uncountable noun: Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move and feel in all or part of your body.

paralysis in American English
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
noun: a loss or impairment of voluntary movement in a body part, caused by injury or disease of the nerves, brain, or spinal cord

paralysis in British English
noun: 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

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