paralytic

/ˌpɛrəˈlɪdɪk/
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Other forms: paralytics; paralytically

Definitions of paralytic
  1. adjective
    relating to or of the nature of paralysis
    “paralytic symptoms”
    synonyms: paralytical
  2. adjective
    affected with paralysis
    synonyms: paralyzed
    ill, sick
    affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
  3. noun
    a person suffering from paralysis
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    types:
    paretic
    a person afflicted with paresis (partial paralysis)
    spastic
    a person suffering from spastic paralysis
    type of:
    handicapped person
    a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially
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