flaccid

Example Sentences

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She added that Ford showed symptoms of both types of rabies - encephalitis and flaccid - which was unusual.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

In rare cases, that virus can cause polio-like paralysis in children called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

So when it comes to asparagus, it's most certainly not my favorite when cooked — especially those woodsy, thick stems, which often remain flaccid even after roasting, yet still fibrous and overtly chewy.

From Salon • May 4, 2025

Retail sales on Tuesday will be the next test of flaccid consumer demand, following shocking results from import and inflation numbers.

From Reuters • May 15, 2023

The legs were loose, the belly flaccid and limp.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams