palsy

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition causing weakness or loss of control in parts or all of the body.

  - "He was diagnosed with facial palsy after the Bell's palsy attack."
  - "The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands, making it difficult for him to write."

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Synonyms

paralysis

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with palsy
alsamis , palms , rally's

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Variants

List of all variants of palsy that leads to same result
palsies , palsy , palsied , palsying , palsy-walsy , 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. Facial palsy is the most common type of palsy, accounting for about 60% of all cases.

2. Palsy can affect people of all ages, but it is most common in older adults and young children.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bell's Palsy: A specific type of palsy that affects the facial nerve, causing facial weakness or paralysis.

2. Hemiplegia: A condition characterized by paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, often caused by a stroke or other neurological condition.

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Culture

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In literature, palsy is often used to describe a character's physical weakness or disability. In art, it is depicted as a loss of control or trembling, often used to represent aging or illness.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'palsy' as 'Paralyzed And Losing Sensation Yields'. This can help remember the meaning of the word.

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