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paralysis

[puh-ral-uh-sis] / pəˈræl ə sɪs /




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My vocal cords were mostly moving as they should be, ruling out vocal cord paralysis or other pathologies.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

You are also suffering from a very modern malady: decision paralysis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It affects a person years after a measles infection, often starting with mobility issues and progressing to paralysis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

When oxygen levels are too low during early brain development, this protective layer can be damaged, which may lead to cerebral paralysis in newborns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The congressional debate over Hamilton’s financial plan and the location of the national capital had produced total legislative paralysis.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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