Definitions

1. noun

a condition of partial or complete loss of motor function in a person or part of the body, typically resulting from injury or disease of the central nervous system

“The patient was diagnosed with paralysis after the accident, and requires constant medical care”

2. noun

a condition of being unable to move or act due to fear, anxiety, or other emotional factors

“The psychological paralysis of the patient made it difficult to develop a treatment plan”

3. noun

a state of stagnation or inactivity

“The company’s paralysis in decision-making led to a decline in sales”

4. verb

to cause or be affected by paralysis

“The disease can paralyze the muscles if left untreated”