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Definition of: paralysis
(pə·ral′ə·sis) noun
1. Pathol Partial or complete loss of the power of voluntary motion and sometimes of the power of perceiving sensations; palsy.
2. Loss of power in general. [<L <Gk. <paralyein disable <para- beside + lyein loosen, untie. Doublet of PALSY.]
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