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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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