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paralytic
par·a·lyt·ic [ pàrrə líttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of paralysis: relating to loss of voluntary movement


noun  (plural par·a·lyt·ics)
Definition:
 
offensive term: an offensive term for a physically challenged person
[14th century. Via French and Latin< Greek paralutikos< paralusis (see paralysis)]

par·a·lyt·i·cal·ly adverb
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