pa·ral·y·sis
 paralysis
 |
|
- pronunciation:
- p
rae
l
sihs
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
paralyses |
| definition: |
a loss of feeling in or the ability to move a body part. Paralysis is caused by injury or disease of the nervous system.
|
The word paralysis
contains the following parts:
para-
Greek
prefix
that means
beside, alongside
Example words:
lys, lyt, -lyze
Greek
root
that means
break down, disintegrate
Example words: