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Paralytics

Description:

Paralytics are substances or medications that cause temporary paralysis or loss of muscle function. They are commonly used in medical procedures and surgeries to immobilize patients, facilitate intubation, or induce temporary muscle relaxation.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

In the medical context, "paralytics" refers to the substances used for inducing temporary paralysis or muscle relaxation during procedures and surgeries.

Example sentence: The anesthesiologist administered paralytics to ensure the patient remained still during the operation.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "paralytics" describes something related to or causing paralysis or loss of physical function.

Example sentence: The patient reported paralytics symptoms in his legs following the accident.

Plural of Paralytic:

"Paralytics" can also be the plural form of the noun "paralytic," which refers to a person affected by paralysis or someone who is unable to move or feel part of their body.

Example sentence: She assisted the paralytics in regaining their mobility through physiotherapy.