Definitions for paralysis
pəˈræl ə sɪs; -ˌsizpara·ly·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paralysis, palsynoun

   loss of the ability to move a body part

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paralysisnoun

   The complete loss of voluntary control of part of person's body, such as one or more limbs.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PARALYSIS

   A palsy.

   Etymology: παϱαλυσις; paralysie, Fr.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paralysis

   Paralysis (also known as plegia) is a loss of motor function in one or more muscles. Paralysis can also be accompanied by a loss of feeling (sensory loss) in the affected area if there is sensory damage. In the United States, roughly 1 in 50 people have been diagnosed with some form of permanent or transient paralysis. The word "paralysis" derives from the Greek παράλυσις, meaning "disabling of the nerves" from παρά (para) meaning "beside, by" and λύσις (lysis) meaning "making loose". A paralysis accompanied by involuntary tremors is usually called "palsy".

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1. paralysis

   Paralysis is a medical condition characterized by the loss of the ability to move one or more muscles in the body. This loss of muscle function can be accompanied by loss of sensation and is often caused by damage to the nervous system, particularly the spinal cord. Paralysis can be either localized, affecting only a specific part of the body, or generalized, affecting a larger area or the entire body.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Paralysisnoun

   abolition of function, whether complete or partial; esp., the loss of the power of voluntary motion, with or without that of sensation, in any part of the body; palsy. See Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia. Also used figuratively

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. para`lysis, fr. paraly`ein to loosen, dissolve, or disable at the side; para` beside + ly`ein to loosen. See Para-, and Loose, and cf. Palsy.]

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1. Paralysis

   Paralysis is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles. Paralysis can be accompanied by a loss of feeling in the affected area if there is sensory damage as well as motor. A study conducted by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, suggests that about 1 in 50 people have been diagnosed with paralysis. The word comes from the Greek παράλυσις, "disabling of the nerves", itself from παρά, "beside, by" + λύσις, "loosing" and that from λύω, "to loose".

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paralysis

   A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)

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How to pronounce paralysis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say paralysis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paralysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paralysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of paralysis in a Sentence

1. David Moses:

   This is an important technological milestone for a person who can not communicate naturally, and it demonstrates the potential for this approach to give a voice to people with severe paralysis and speech loss.

2. Mark Schneider:

   They allowed partisan and personal issues to carry the country over the cliff where the executive is ruling by decree and there is the greatest likelihood of political paralysis and street violence. These issues should have been resolved two years ago and they have been allowed to fester and now we are about to see the explosion.

3. William Jackson Harper:

   A lot of that is a very intuitive manifestation of a lot of my own stuff, maybe it's more universal than I thought. Maybe a lot of people feel that way, but I personally get stuck a lot, and I think that just seeing what that paralysis looks like can actually be freeing, because sometimes it's really useful to see it from the outside, the commitment to an action or inaction, how frustrating that can be. Especially to someone who is like,' Any choice you make right now will be better than not making one'... The most salient thing about the show and especially about this character for me is that.

4. Herodotus:

   Those who are skilled in archery bend their bow only when they are prepared to use it; when they do not require it they allow it to remain unbent, for otherwise it would be unserviceable when the time for using it arrived. So it is with man. If he were to devote himself unceasingly to a dull round of business, without breaking the monotony by cheerful amusements, he would fall imperceptibly into idiotcy, or be struck with paralysis.

5. President Barack Obama:

   Fear can lead us to lash out against those who are different or lead us to try to get some sinister 'other' under control, alternatively, fear can lead us to succumb to despair or paralysis or cynicism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paralysis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paralysis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=paralysis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralysis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paralysis
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paralysis