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paralyzation

paralyzation

7.4
Loss of movement and feeling in part or all of the body
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : paralización
  • Doctors worked quickly to prevent permanent paralyzation after the accident.

Examples

  • The sudden paralyzation of his legs left him unable to walk.

  • The venom caused temporary paralyzation in the victim's arm.

  • The paralyzation of her legs was sudden and unexpected.

  • After the accident, he experienced paralyzation on one side of his body.

  • The sudden paralyzation of his legs left him unable to walk.

  • The venom caused temporary paralyzation in the victim's arm.

  • After the accident, he experienced paralyzation on one side of his body.

Synonyms

paralysis
vsparalyzation
81 5.4

Loss of movement and feeling in all or part of the body

is the same but also highlights the act or process that causes this loss
palsy
vsparalyzation
  • Specialized
30 8.4

A condition that makes part of the body weak or unable to move

refers to loss or its causing process regardless of medical label
immobility
vsparalyzation
4 6.3

A state of no movement or not being able to move

is specifically about loss of movement or its intentional causing
paresis
vsparalyzation
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Weakness that makes a body part hard to move

denotes loss that can be complete as well as only partial
immobilization
vsparalyzation
1 6.9

To stop a person or thing from moving

focuses on the loss itself as well as the causing process
incapacitation
vsparalyzation
  • Specialized
1 7.3

Making someone unable to move or think clearly, often for a short time with medicine

is narrower in focusing on physical loss rather than broader incapability
immobilism
vsparalyzation
  • Specialized
9.6

The state of being unable to move part of the body because of injury or being held still

refers to loss of motion or the process causing that loss

Antonyms

92 3.4

Being able to move or change position easily

How Paralysed

paralyzation
  • US
7.4
paresis
  • Specialized
1 9.9
weakness
133 1.4

Surface Forms

paralyzation singular
paralyzations plural

Morphology

paralyzation = paralyze (transparent) = paralyze + ation

A regular nominalization of the verb 'paralyze' referring to the state or act of causing loss of movement.

Etymology

Paralyzation comes from Greek parts para- and -lysis, with -lysis meaning 'loosening' used for muscles that stopped working. So paralyzation now means the loss of movement or feeling in part or all of the body.