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pal⋅sy

1[pawl-zee] noun, plural -sies, verb, -sied, -sy⋅ing.
–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; ME, var. of parlesie < MF paralisie < L paralysis paralysis


pal⋅sy⋅like, adjective
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Main Entry: pal·sy
Pronunciation: 'pol-zE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural pal·sies
1 : PARALYSIS —used chiefly in combination palsy>; —see BELL'S PALSY CEREBRAL PALSY
2 : a condition that is characterized by uncontrollable tremor or quivering of the body or one or more of its parts —not used technically
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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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