paralysis

IPA: pɝˈæɫʌsʌs

(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.
A state of being unable to act.

Examples of "paralysis" in Sentences

But this kind of paralysis is a whole new phenomenon.
Vocal cord paralysis is the second most common congenital defect of the larynx (voice box).
* The loss of the capacity for motion is referred to as paralysis from a Greek word meaning "to loosen."
I mean, the paralysis is the fact that they don't have a government, therefore no legislation is going forward in the parliament.
_ -- In complete unilateral _facial paralysis_ (Bell's paralysis) the affected side of the face is expressionless and devoid of voluntary or emotional movement.
The next day, G. W. Smith had made fumbling and overcautious efforts to continue the battle and, on June 2, had suffered an illness which he described as paralysis.
The term paralysis has generally been used to express the loss of voluntary motion, as in the hemiplagia, but may with equal propriety be applied to express the disobediency of the muscular fibres to the other kinds of stimulus; as to those of irritation or sensation.