paralysis

• Nom désignant la perte de la capacité de bouger une partie du corps, souvent due à une lésion des nerfs ou des muscles; au sens figuré, immobilisation ou arrêt complet d'une activité, d'un processus.

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

indénombrable

1. Loss of movementB2formalmedical

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

   paralysie

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

   Synonymesimmobilitymonoplegiapalsyparaplegiaparesisquadriplegia

2. Inability to actC1formal

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

   Paralysie (incapacité d'agir)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeadlockgridlockhaltimmobilityimpasseinactioninactivitystagnationstandstillstasis

   Antonymesactionactivityfunctionmovementoperation