paralysis

• Sustantivo que designa la pérdida de la capacidad de mover una parte del cuerpo, a menudo debida a daño en los nervios o músculos; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar una detención total o incapacidad de actuar.

A noun referring to the loss of the ability to move a part of the body, often due to nerve or muscle damage.

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1. Loss of movementB2formalmedical

   The loss of the ability to move a part of the body, often due to nerve or muscle damage.

   Parálisis (pérdida de movimiento)

   • The accident caused paralysis in his legs.
   • She suffered from temporary facial paralysis.
   • Paralysis can be caused by a stroke or spinal cord injury.

   Sinónimosimmobilitymonoplegiapalsyparaplegiaparesisquadriplegia

2. Inability to actC1formal

   A state of being unable to function, act, or make decisions effectively.

   parálisis (en sentido figurado: incapacidad de actuar)

   • The government was in a state of paralysis during the crisis.
   • Analysis paralysis prevented the team from making a decision.
   • The strike caused a paralysis of the entire transport system.

   Sinónimosdeadlockgridlockhaltimmobilityimpasseinactioninactivitystagnationstandstillstasis

   Antónimosactionactivityfunctionmovementoperation