Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paralytic
Adjective/Noun
/ˌpær.əˈlɪt.ɪk/
Definition
A person who is affected by paralysis, or relating to paralysis.
Examples
- The paralytic patient struggled to communicate.
- After the accident, he became a paralytic, requiring assistance for simple tasks.
- Medical advances have improved the quality of life for many paralytic individuals.
Meaning
Paralytic refers to a state of being unable to move due to nerve or muscle impairment.
Synonyms
- immobile
- limp
- disabled
- debilitated
