palsy 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
loss of the ability to move a body part
Synonyms
- paralysis 1
loss of the ability to move a body part
Hypernym
dysfunction 1
noun
(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
EnglishDerivationally related form
palsy 1
verb
affect with palsy
Hyponym
akinesis 1
noun
motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis
alalia 1
noun
paralysis of the vocal cords resulting in an inability to speak
cystoplegia 1
noun
paralysis of the urinary bladder
diplegia 1
noun
paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body
Erb's palsy 1
noun
paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth)
