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(par′ə lit′ik)

adjective

of, or having the nature of, paralysis
having or subject to paralysis

Origin: ME paraletik < OFr paralytique < L paralyticus < Gr paralytikos

noun

a person having paralysis

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adjective

Of or relating to paralysis.
Characteristic of or resembling paralysis.
Affected with paralysis; paralyzed.

noun

A person affected with paralysis.

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parˌa·lytˈi·cal·ly adverb

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