Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary movement. For example, Bell's palsy is localized paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.

Paralysis of the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the face (the seventh cranial nerve, or facial nerve). Bell's palsy often starts suddenly. The cause may be a viral infection. Treatment includes protecting the eye on the affected side from dryness during sleep. Massage of affected muscles can reduce soreness. Sometimes co [..]

Paralysis of the larynx (voice box) that is caused by damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which supplies the larynx (voice box), or its parent nerve, the vagus nerve, which originates in the brain stem and runs down to the colon. In laryngeal palsy,

Paralysis of the larynx (voice box) caused by damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve or its parent nerve, the vagus nerve, which originates in the brainstem and runs down to the colon. The recurrent laryngeal nerve supplies the larynx (voice box). The larynx will be paralyzed on the side where this nerve has been damaged, unless the problem origin [..]

paralysis; e.g. cerebral palsy = persisting motor disorders in young children resulting from brain damage caused by birth trauma or intrauterine pathology.

"disease causing paralysis," c. 1300, palesie, from Anglo-French parlesie, Old French paralisie, from Vulgar Latin *paralysia, from Latin paralysis (see paralysis).

Palsy [N] [S]a shorter form of "paralysis." Many persons thus afflicted were cured by our Lord ( Matthew 4:24 ; 8:5-13 ; 9:2-7 ; Mark 2:3-11 ; Luke 7:2-10 ; John 5:5-7 ) and the apostles ( A [..]

The loss in the ability of moving a part of the body due to the paralysis of a group of muscles or a muscle.

n. Paralysis.

(contracted from paralysis). The loss of sensation or the power of motion, or both, in any part of the body. The infirmities included under this name in the New Testament were various:--+ The paralyti [..]

a shorter form of "paralysis." Many persons thus afflicted were cured by our Lord (Matt. 4:24; 8:5-13; 9:2-7; Mark 2:3-11; Luke 7:2-10; John 5:5-7) and the apostles (Acts 8:7; 9:33, 34).

an obsolete term for paralysis, still utilized in such compound terms like bell's palsy, progressive supranuclear palsy, and bell

To dream that you are afflicted with palsy, denotes that you are making unstable contracts. To see your friend so afflicted, there will be uncertainty as to his faithfulness and sickness, too, may enter your home. For lovers to dream that their sweethearts have palsy, signifies that dissatisfaction over some question will mar their happiness.   

Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary movement (motor function). For example, Bell's palsy is localized paralysis of the muscles on one side of the fac [..]

Paralysis of a muscle or group of muscles.

(n) loss of the ability to move a body part(n) a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor(v) affect with palsy

Paralysis in part of the body, often with loss of sensation and uncontrolled body movements.

The gentlemen’s palsy, ruin from gambling. (Elizabeth’s reign.)

 a privation of motion or feeling or both, proceeding from some cause below the cerebellum, joined with a coldness, flaccidity, and at last wasting of the parts.  If affecting all the parts below the [..]

Popular name for paralysis (19thC)

Paralysis or uncontrolled movement of controlled muscles; loss of muscle control.

a medical condition producing uncontrollable shaking.

A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of Muscle Strength due to Motor System Disease from the level of the Cerebral Cortex to the Muscle fiber. This term may also occasion [..]

A Syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral Facial Paralysis which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi Muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be [..]

Severe or complete loss of Facial Muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the Cerebral Cortex to the facial nuclei in the [..]

A Motor Neuron Disease marked by progressive weakness of the Muscles innervated by Cranial Nerves of the lower Brain Stem. Clinical manifestations include Dysarthria, Dysphagia, facial weakness, tongu [..]

A degenerative Disease of the Central Nervous System characterized by balance difficulties; Ocular Motility Disorders (supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia); Dysarthria; Swallowing difficulties; and axial Dys [..]

A Syndrome characterized by Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Dysphonia, impairment of voluntary Movements of tongue and Facial Muscles, and emotional lability. This condition is caused by Diseases that Affect t [..]

Diseases of the Oculomotor Nerve or nucleus that result in weakness or Paralysis of the superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique, or levator palpebrae Muscles, or impaired par [..]

Traumatic injuries to the Vestibulocochlear Nerve.

Traumatic injuries to the Accessory Nerve. Damage to the nerve may produce weakness in head Rotation and shoulder elevation.

Traumatic injuries to the Trigeminal Nerve. It may result in extreme Pain, abnormal Sensation in the areas the nerve innervates on Face, jaw, Gums and tongue and can cause difficulties with Speech and [..]

Traumatic injuries to the Olfactory Nerve. It may result in various olfactory dysfunction including a complete loss of Smell.

Traumatic injuries to the Trochlear Nerve.

Traumatic injuries to the Glossopharyngeal Nerve.

Traumatic injuries to the Vagus Nerve. Because the Vagus Nerve innervates multiple organs, injuries in the Nerve Fibers may result in any gastrointestinal organ dysfunction downstream of the injury si [..]

Traumatic injuries to the Oculomotor Nerve. This may result in various Eye Movement dysfunction.

Traumatic injuries to the Hypoglossal Nerve.

Diseases of the sixth cranial (abducens) nerve or its nucleus in the Pons. The nerve may be injured along its course in the Pons, intracranially as it Travels along the base of the Brain, in the Caver [..]

Congenital or acquired Paralysis of one or both Vocal Cords. This condition is caused by defects in the Central Nervous System, the Vagus Nerve and branches of Laryngeal Nerves. Common symptoms are Vo [..]

paralysis of a muscle or group of muscles.

Paralysis or weakness of a nerve. Paralysis: Loss of strength or function.

Antiquated term referring to paralysis or an uncontrollable shaking of the body. Parkinson’s disease was originally called the “shaking palsy”

Antiquated term for paralysis or an uncontrollable shaking of the body. When he discovered Parkinson's disease, Dr. James Parkinson named it "the shaking palsy." Parkin