Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paralysis

noun

/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Definition

A loss of the ability to move a part of the body or the entire body.

Examples

After the accident, he experienced paralysis in his legs.
The sudden onset of paralysis can be alarming and often requires immediate medical attention.
She was diagnosed with a condition that caused paralysis on one side of her body.

Meaning

Paralysis refers to a state where an individual is unable to control muscle movement in a specific area or throughout the body, often resulting from injury or illness.