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paralysis

[puh-ral-uh-sis] / pəˈræl ə sɪs /




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ALS, on the other hand, targets motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness that eventually leads to paralysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

It is paid to victims of crime who have suffered severe life-changing injuries, including brain damage and paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

WTO reform has become more urgent with the prolonged paralysis of the organisation's dispute settlement system.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Gulf infrastructure damage and logistical paralysis are now set to postpone these plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

His paralysis is so bad I’m not sure he could crawl out even if he wanted to, but he’s so terrified of being caught that he doesn’t try.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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