Paralysis: meaning, definitions and examples

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paralysis

 

[ pษ™หˆrรฆlษ™sษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Paralysis is a medical condition characterized by the loss of the ability to move one or more muscles. It can result from various factors, including injury to the nervous system, stroke, or diseases affecting the muscles or nerves. The extent of paralysis may vary, affecting partial or complete movement.

Synonyms

immobility, impotence, loss of movement

Examples of usage

  • She experienced paralysis after the accident.
  • The patient was diagnosed with paralysis due to a stroke.
  • Many therapies are available for individuals suffering from paralysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "paralysis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paralisia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค•เคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคhmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelumpuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะปั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paraliลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บป็—บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paralysie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parรกlisis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท felรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู„ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paralรฝza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paralรฝza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜ซ็—ช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paraliza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะปะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iflic

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parรกlisis

Etymology

The word 'paralysis' comes from the Greek word 'paralysis', which means 'a disabling condition'. Its roots can be traced back to the Greek verb 'paraluein', meaning 'to disband, loosen, or weaken'. This term is derived from 'para-' meaning 'beside' or 'beyond' and 'luein' meaning 'to loosen'. Initially, in medical contexts, it referred to the inability to move parts of the body due to nerve damage or muscle weakness. The use of 'paralysis' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century, where it began to be used in medical writings to describe the loss of motor function. Its understanding and implications have evolved with the advancements in medical science, especially in neurology, making it a term that encompasses a wide range of conditions affecting voluntary muscle movements.

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