paralyse or (N American) paralyze /parˈə-līz/ transitive verb

1. To afflict with paralysis
2. To deprive of the power of action
3. To bring to a standstill

parˈalyser or (N American) parˈalyzer noun

paralytic /par-ə-litˈik/ adjective

1. Of or relating to paralysis
2. Afflicted with or inclined to paralysis
3. Helplessly drunk (informal)

Someone who is affected with paralysis

paralysis agitans /ajˈi-tanz/ noun

Parkinson's disease

paralysis time noun (nuclear eng)

The time for which a radiation detector is rendered inoperative by an electronic switch in the control circuit