Definitions for palsyˈpɔl zi
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pal•syˈpɔl zi(n.)(pl.)-sies
(n.)any of several conditions characterized by paralysis, as Bell's palsy.
Category: Pathology
any of a variety of atonal muscular conditions characterized by tremors of the body parts or of the entire body.
Category: Pathology
(v.t.)to paralyze.
Category: Pathology
Origin of palsy:
1250–1300; ME, var. of parlesie < MF paralisie < L paralysisparalysis
pal′sy•like`(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
paralysis, palsy(noun)
loss of the ability to move a body part
palsy(verb)
a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
palsy(verb)
affect with palsy
Webster Dictionary
Palsy(noun)
paralysis, complete or partial. See Paralysis
Palsy(verb)
to affect with palsy, or as with palsy; to deprive of action or energy; to paralyze
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