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Palsied

usgb/ˈpɔːlzid/Volume
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Medical Context

The term 'palsied' is often used in medical contexts to describe paralysis symptoms.

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After the incident, the patient's limbs were palsied.
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Not Temporary

'Palsied' usually refers to a permanent or long-term loss of movement, rather than a temporary one.

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His palsied arm remained unresponsive years after the accident.
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Serious Tone

Using 'palsied' can convey a serious tone, especially when referring to someone's condition.

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The novel described the protagonist's palsied condition after the fall.
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