What does palsy mean?
Definitions for palsy
ˈpɔl zipal·sy
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Princeton's WordNet
paralysis, palsynoun
loss of the ability to move a body part
palsyverb
a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
palsyverb
affect with palsy
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Palsynoun
A privation of motion or sense of feeling, or both, proceeding from some cause below the cerebellum, joined with a coldness, softness, flaccidity, and at last wasting of the parts. If this privation be in all the parts below the head, except the thorax and heart, it is called a paraplegia; if in one side only, a hemiplegia; if in some parts only of one side, a paralysis. There is a three fold division of a palsy; the first is a privation of motion, sensation remaining. Secondly, a privation of sensation, motion remaining. And lastly, a privation of both together. John Quincy
Etymology: paralysis, Lat. thence paralysy, parasy, palasy, palsy.
The palsy, and not fear, provokes me. William Shakespeare.
A palsy may as well shake an oak, as shake the delight of conscience. Robert South, Sermons.
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palsy
Palsy is a general medical term used to describe a condition characterized by paralysis or uncontrollable tremors, often coupled with loss of muscle control. This can result from damage to the brain, nerves, or the nervous system. There are various types of palsy such as cerebral palsy, Bell's palsy, and bulbar palsy, each affecting different parts of the body.
Webster Dictionary
Palsynoun
paralysis, complete or partial. See Paralysis
Palsyverb
to affect with palsy, or as with palsy; to deprive of action or energy; to paralyze
Etymology: [OE. palesie, parlesy, OF. paralesie, F. paralysie, L. paralysis. See Paralysis.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Palsy
pawl′zi, n. a loss of power or of feeling, more or less complete, in the muscles of the body: paralysis.—v.t. to affect with palsy: to deprive of action or energy: to paralyse:—pa.p. pal′sied. [Fr. paralysie—Gr. paralysis. Cf. Paralysis.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of palsy in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of palsy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of palsy in a Sentence
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I feel more confident now because of our (cerebral palsy) study, which preceded this study and does show benefits.
Jake is 29 years old. He’s got cerebral palsy. He had a job for eight years working for a company with 17 other young adults with disabilities. And when COVID hit, that company basically remained open, but they sent all the 18 people with special needs home.
Veterans do really well with equine-assisted activities. Same with at-risk youth. It gives them a lot of self-confidence. It gives autistic children a lot of self-confidence, too, it's also good for people that have motor disorders : cerebral palsy, tic disorders. I think it has a lot of ramifications for many different disabilities.
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