Palsy synonyms

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disease (related)
A particular destructive process in an organ or organism, with a specific cause and characteristic symptoms; specif., an illness; ailment
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paralysis
(Pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of person's body, such as one or more limbs.
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cerebral-palsy
Any of several nonprogressive motor disorders resulting from damage to the central nervous system, esp. before or during birth, and, usually, characterized by spastic paralysis
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parkinson-s-disease
(Neurology, pathology) A chronic neurological disorder resulting in lack of control over movement; poor balance and coordination; and similar symptoms.
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palsey (related)
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dystonia (related)
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Palsy Sentence Examples

  • In cases of obstruction or of palsy of the gullet, his three modes of treatment are ingenious.

  • Cerebral palsy in infants may not be diagnosed until a child is several months old.

  • However, if cerebral palsy is diagnosed earlier, early intervention is certainly encouraged.

  • Brachial plexus palsy: Brachial plexus palsy: Brachial plexus palsy injuries are usually caused by traumatic stretching or tearing of the brachial plexus nerves during birth.

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