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paralytic abasia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun paralytic abasia has 1 sense
  1. paralytic abasia - abasia related to paralysis of the leg muscles
    --1 is a kind of
    abasia

Definitions from the Web

Paralytic Abasia

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Paralytic abasia, also known as astasia-abasia, is a rare locomotor disorder characterized by the inability to stand or walk due to a loss of voluntary muscle control in the legs.

Sense:

  1. Medical Condition
  2. Psychopathology

Usage:

  • Medical Condition: The patient was diagnosed with paralytic abasia, causing a complete loss of mobility in her lower limbs.
  • Psychopathology: His fear of leaving his house and inability to walk properly led the doctor to suspect paralytic abasia as a psychological manifestation.

Sample Sentences

  1. The paralytic abasia resulting from the spinal cord injury left him confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
  2. She underwent extensive physical therapy to improve her paralytic abasia and regain some mobility in her legs.
  3. In severe cases of paralytic abasia, the use of assistive devices such as crutches or walkers might be necessary for mobility.

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