paralysis
IPA: pɝˈæɫʌsʌs
noun
- (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.
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Examples of "paralysis" in Sentences
- The injury resulted in paralysis.
- The incidence of tick paralysis is unknown.
- I also understand the paralysis of indecision.
- This has the effect of inducing paralysis and death.
- Silence and paralysis in the act of genocide is wrong.
- Treatment is directed at the pathology causing the paralysis.
- Many cases of poliomyelitis result in only temporary paralysis.
- The condition may lead to extensive paralysis of the back legs.
- Flaccid paralysis and slowing of breathing eventually cause death.
- The disease is chronic and progressive, and resulting in paralysis.
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