paralyses

Variant of paralysis

noun pl. paralyses

  1. partial or complete loss, or temporary interruption, of a function, esp. of voluntary motion or of sensation in some part or all of the body
  2. any condition of helpless inactivity or of inability to act

Origin: L < Gr paralysis < paralyein, to loosen, dissolve, or weaken at the side: see para- & lysis

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