B2nounhealthpolitics
US/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/
UK/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/
loss of the ability to move part of the body; also a state where nothing can progress
In context
The accident left him with paralysis in both legs.
Some snake bites can cause temporary paralysis of the muscles.
Months of political paralysis have delayed several important reforms.
Words that go with paralysis
adjective + noun
- temporary paralysisThe injection can cause temporary paralysis of the face.
- partial paralysisAfter the stroke, she suffered partial paralysis on her left side.
- political paralysisVoters are tired of years of political paralysis.
- complete paralysisDoctors feared complete paralysis, but he slowly recovered.
verb + noun
- cause paralysisA spinal injury can cause paralysis below the neck.
noun + noun
- sleep paralysisDuring sleep paralysis, you are awake but cannot move.