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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

He later had a stroke during his treatment, giving him paralysis down his left side, and is now fed through a tube, with carers needed to look after him.

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

A bite from a coral snake can lead to paralysis and death.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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