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Definition of Paralysis

1. Noun. Loss of the ability to move a body part.

Definition of Paralysis

1. n. 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.

Definition of Paralysis

1. Noun. (pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of person's body, such as one or more limbs. ¹

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Definition of Paralysis

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Medical Definition of Paralysis

1. Loss or impairment of motor function in a part due to lesion of the neural or muscular mechanism, also by analogy, impairment of sensory function (sensory paralysis). In addition to the types named below, paralysis is further distinguished as traumatic, syphilitic, toxic, etc., according to its cause or as obturator, ulnar, etc., according to the nerve part or muscle specially affected. Origin: Gr. Lyein = to loosen This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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