paralysis

noun (paralysis, uncountable; plural paralyses, rare)

«paralysis» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Loss of the ability to move some or all of the body, usually because of injury or illness to the nerves. tree →
A state of not being able to act, decide or work: "a paralysis of fear", "traffic paralysis". tree →

In the lessons

In health and science, paralysis happens when nerves or the spinal cord are damaged; many people with paralysis use wheelchairs and live full lives. In news, snow or strikes can cause paralysis of transport. In stories, a character may feel paralysis from fear.

Examples

After the accident he had paralysis in his legs. tree →
Polio once caused paralysis in many children. tree →
The snowstorm caused paralysis on the roads. tree →
She stood in a paralysis of fear. tree →
Some spiders' bites cause paralysis in insects. tree →
Many athletes with paralysis compete in the Paralympics. tree →

Note

Usually uncountable. Verb: paralyse (UK), paralyze (US); adjective: paralysed / paralyzed. Speak respectfully: say "a person with paralysis", and remember that many disabled people live active lives.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «paralysis» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«paralysis» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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