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Paralysis

/pəˈræləsəs/
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(noun) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

There have been several cases of infantile paralysis.
His paralysis is progressing, and soon he won't be able to get out of bed.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The accident caused temporary ____ in his legs, but he regained full movement after months of therapy.

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