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Noun: paralysis (paralyses)  pu'ra-li-sis
  1. Loss of the ability to move a body part
    "bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis";
    - palsy

Derived forms: paralyses

Type of: disfunction, dysfunction

Encyclopedia: Paralysis, hyperkalemic periodic