parálisis

Definitions of parálisis
  1. noun
    partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
    synonyms: adormecimiento, aletargamiento, aterimiento, entorpecimiento, entumecimiento, insensibilidad
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    type of:
    síntoma
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
  2. noun
    loss of the ability to move a body part
    synonyms: aire, anquilosamiento, marasmo, paralización, perlesía, tullidez
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    types:
    paraplejia, paraplejía
    paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
    hemiplejia, hemiplejía
    paralysis of one side of the body
    type of:
    disfunción
    (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
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