paralysis /pə-ralˈi-sis/

1. A loss of power of motion, or sensation, in any part of the body, palsy
2. Deprivation of the power of action

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

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