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Flaccid Paralysis

Description:

Flaccid paralysis refers to a condition characterized by the loss of muscle tone and the inability to voluntarily control affected muscles. It occurs due to damage or disruption in the nerve pathways that control muscle movement. Flaccid paralysis often leads to weakness, muscle wasting, and the loss of reflexes in the affected areas.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The patient's flaccid paralysis resulted from a spinal cord injury.
2. Infantile botulism can cause flaccid paralysis in babies.

As an adjective:

1. The child's flaccid paralysis affected his ability to walk.
2. She suffered from flaccid paralysis in her left arm after the stroke.

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