paralytic

[US]/pærə'lɪtɪk/
[UK]/ˌpærə'lɪtɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. unable to move or feel all or part of the body
n. a person who is paralyzed

Example Sentences

the incidence of paralytic disease.

The paralytic lingered out several more years.

The paralytic peptide of Bombyx mori (BmPP) is one such peptide that is involved in the paralytic and plasmatocyte-spreading activities in the hemocyte immune reaction.

He was left paralytic after a severe stroke.

The paralytic patient required round-the-clock care.

She felt a paralytic fear grip her as she stood on the edge of the cliff.

The venom of the snake caused a paralytic reaction in the victim.

The paralytic effect of the medication made it difficult for him to move.

The paralytic state of the economy has led to widespread unemployment.

The paralytic traffic jam caused chaos on the streets.

The paralytic fear of failure held her back from pursuing her dreams.

The paralytic effect of fear froze him in place.

The paralytic nature of bureaucracy slowed down the decision-making process.

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