Definitions

1. noun

a disorder of the motor nervous system causing muscle weakness or paralysis, especially of the face or limbs

“The patient was diagnosed with infantile palsy, which made it difficult for her to move her arms and legs.”

2. noun

a paralysis, especially of a specific part of the body

“The man suffered a stroke that left him with palsy in his right arm.”

3. verb

to afflict with palsy

“The doctor said that the disease was likely to palsy the patient’s muscles.”