palsies

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by weakness or impairment of the muscles, often caused by damage to the nervous system. In Afrikaans, it may refer specifically to 'hemiplegia' or 'paraplegia'.

  - "Die man had palsies in his heel."
  - "Hij was gebore met palsies in his linkerbeen."

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Synonyms

paralysis

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Variants

List of all variants of palsies that leads to same result
palsies , palsy , palsied , palsying , Bell's palsies , Bell's palsy , cerebral palsies , cerebral palsy , cerebral-palsied , shaking palsies , shaking palsy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'palsy' meaning 'to tremble'.

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Trivia

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1. Palsies can be caused by various conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries.

2. Treatment for palsies may include physical therapy, medication, and surgery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hemiplegia: A condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body.

2. Paraplegia: A condition characterized by paralysis of the lower limbs and sometimes the trunk and pelvic organs.

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Culture

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In Afrikaans literature, 'palsies' is used to describe characters with physical disabilities. For instance, in 'Die Spooktrein' by Breyten Breytenbach, the protagonist Zulu is described as having 'palsies' in his legs.

How to Memorize "palsies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with one side of their body not functioning properly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'palsies' with the word 'disability' or 'weakness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Palsies Paralyze Parts' to remember the meaning of the word.

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