paralysis
nounfeminine/pɐɾɐliˈziɐ/medium
pa·ra·li·si·a
Definition
The loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.
The stroke caused paralysis on his right side.
Cerebral palsy is a congenital condition.
Common collocations
cerebral paralysisfacial paralysisinfantile paralysissuffer from paralysis
Etymology
Do latim 'paralysis', por sua vez do grego 'paralysis' (paralisia, paragem).