paralytic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is unable to move or feel sensation in some or all parts of their body due to injury or disease.

  - "The paralytic was unable to move after the accident."
  - "The doctor diagnosed the patient as having paralytic polio."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

frozen , immobilized

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Rhymes

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masticate , hysteria , elasticate

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Variants

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paralytic , paralytically , paralytics

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Etymology

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Originating from the Greek word 'paralyzein', meaning 'to make powerless'.

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Trivia

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1. Paralytic polio, also known as non-polio paralytic, is a condition where the virus attacks the nerve cells, causing paralysis.

2. Paralytic shellfish poisoning is a condition caused by consuming shellfish contaminated with certain toxins.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paralysis: A medical condition characterized by the loss or impairment of motor or sensory function in a part or all of the body.

2. Paresis: A mild form of paralysis, characterized by weakness or impaired function of muscles.

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Culture

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In literature, paralytics have been portrayed as characters with physical disabilities, inspiring themes of perseverance and resilience. In art, depictions of paralytics have been used to evoke emotions of pity and empathy.

How to Memorize "paralytic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a wheelchair, unable to move on their own.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paralytic' with the idea of being unable to move.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'paralyzed' as 'powerless to move'.

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