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paralysis

pa·ral·y·sis [ pə rálləssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. loss of movement: loss of voluntary movement as a result of damage to nerve or muscle function

2. inactivity: failure to take action or make progress

[Pre-12th century. Via Latin< Greek paralusis< paraluesthai "be unable to move" < para- "on one side" + luein "release"]
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