Palsied: meaning, definitions and examples
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palsied
[ ˈpɔːlzid ]
medical condition
Palsied refers to being affected by paralysis or a similar condition affecting movement. It is often used to describe a state where a part of the body is unable to move due to nerve damage or other medical conditions. The term is often associated with historical and literary references rather than modern medical terminology. In modern use, it might describe severe weakness or loss of control over bodily movements.
Synonyms
disabled, impeded, paralyzed, weakened.
Examples of usage
- He was left palsied after the stroke.
- The palsied hand struggled to grasp the pen.
- She spoke of her palsied leg with a sense of acceptance.
Translations
Translations of the word "palsied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paralítico
🇮🇳 लकवा ग्रस्त
🇩🇪 gelähmt
🇮🇩 paralisis
🇺🇦 паралізований
🇵🇱 sparaliżowany
🇯🇵 麻痺した
🇫🇷 paralysé
🇪🇸 paralítico
🇹🇷 felçli
🇰🇷 마비된
🇸🇦 مشلول
🇨🇿 ochromený
🇸🇰 paralizovaný
🇨🇳 瘫痪的
🇸🇮 paraliziran
🇮🇸 lömun
🇰🇿 сал болып қалған
🇬🇪 პარალიზებული
🇦🇿 iflic
🇲🇽 paralítico
Etymology
The word 'palsied' comes from the Old French word 'palsy', which is derived from the late Latin word 'pallia', meaning 'to be paralyzed'. The term began to appear in English around the late 14th century when medical understanding was limited, and it primarily referred to anyone suffering from paralysis or severe weakness. Its usage has expanded over the centuries to encompass any form of inability to control bodily functions due to nerve damage or other medical issues. Furthermore, it has taken on a metaphorical meaning in literature and colloquial speech, often used to describe situations leading to a loss of function or control. The evolution of this term reflects broader changes in how society understands and discusses disabilities and health conditions.