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paralysis

/pəˈrælə.sɪs/

/pəˈræləsɪs/

Translations

paralysisnoun

paralyses

/pəˈrælə.sɪs/

/pəˈræləsɪs/

The patient was diagnosed with paralysis after the accident.

Пациенту поставили диагноз паралич после аварии.

Synonyms

loss of movement

paralysisadjective

/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Used attributively (e.g., "paralysis tick") to modify another noun, meaning 'related to paralysis' or 'causing paralysis'.

paralysisnoun

The loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.

After the accident, he suffered from paralysis in his legs.

A state of being unable to act or function effectively due to overwhelming fear or indecision.

The sudden crisis led to a paralysis of decision-making within the company.

A complete stoppage or severe impairment of an activity, process, or function.

The strike caused a paralysis of the city's public transport system.

paralysisadjective

Relating to, characterized by, or causing paralysis (used attributively before another noun).

The paralysis tick poses a danger to livestock and pets.