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Paralysis

Also called Loss of movement

NeurologyEmergency MedicineEssential

Complete loss of voluntary muscle function resulting from nervous system damage, which may be temporary or permanent depending on the cause.

Korean

마비

신경계 손상으로 인한 수의적 근육 기능의 완전 소실.

French

Paralysie

Perte complète de la motricité volontaire due à une lésion du système nerveux ; peut être temporaire ou permanente.

Word parts

  • para-Prefix(Greek) Beside, near, abnormal
  • -lysisSuffix(Greek) Breakdown, destruction

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