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paralysis

[puh-ral-uh-sis] / pəˈræl ə sɪs /




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As a result, injuries to the brain or spinal cord often become permanent, leading to serious disabilities such as paralysis or loss of movement.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Neuralink is developing tiny computer chips that can be implanted in the human brain, with the stated goal of helping people with paralysis or neurological conditions communicate using only their thoughts.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

I often get blank page paralysis when I open a new doc.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Anxiety paralysis is real, and people who procrastinate often are not lazy, but instead suffer from this all-too-common malady.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

A loud creak makes my heart stutter, but after a minute of paralysis, I realize the sound is just the trellis groaning under my weight.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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