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Palsied
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noun
1.
any of a variety of atonal muscular conditions characterized by tremors of the body parts, as the hands, arms, or legs, or of the entire body.
2.
paralysis (def. 1b).
verb (used with object)
3.
to paralyze.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English, variant of parlesie < Middle French paralisie < Latin paralysis paralysis
1250–1300; Middle English, variant of parlesie < Middle French paralisie < Latin paralysis paralysis
Related forms
pal·sy·like, adjective
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Word Origin & History
palsy
"disease causing paralysis," late 13c., palesie, from Anglo-Fr. parlesie, O.Fr. paralisie, from L. paralysis (see paralysis).
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Medical Dictionary
palsy pal·sy (pôl'zē)
n.
Complete or partial muscle paralysis, often accompanied by loss of sensation and uncontrollable body movements or tremors.
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