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Palsy

noun

/ˈpɔl.zi/

Meaning

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors

The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.

The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy.

shaking like a palsy

paralysis, tremor, shaking, weakness, immobility

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paralysis, tremor, shaking, weakness

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paralysis, weakness, immobility, tremor

strength, steadiness, control, stability, mobility

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strength, steadiness, control, stability

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strength, mobility

cerebral palsy, suffer from palsy, hand palsy, Bell’s palsy, facial palsy

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cerebral palsy, suffer from palsy, hand palsy

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Bell’s palsy, cerebral palsy, facial palsy

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help