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Paralyzed

Definition: Unable to move or function due to a loss of muscle function or sensation.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Suffering from paralysis; unable to move or function as a result of a physical condition.

Example Sentence: She was paralyzed from the waist down after the accident.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function.

Example Sentence: The snake's venom paralyzed its prey instantly.

Related Products: Nerve Block, Muscle Relaxant