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Definition
loss of the ability to move the body or a part of it
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inability to act or make a decision
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inability to act or make a decision
- But he also told me that Craig would definitely be paralyzed on one side of his body, " .... and there's a possibility that he will die."p. 186.9
- It causes deafness and weakness of the facial muscles, eventually resulting in paralysis.p. 129.4
- Rasmussen's progressively leads to permanent paralysis on one side of the body, mental retardation, and then death.p. 139.1
- There's a chance that she'll be paralyzed and never speak again.p. 142.9
- "I want to emphasize," I said, and paused, wanting to make certain they fully understood, "the major long-term risk, even if she survives surgery, is that she'll be unable to talk, or she might be permanently paralyzed on the right side.p. 143.6
- If she came in for surgery and it was unsuccessful, she might end up in a coma, or be fully or partially paralyzed.p. 159.4
- I again explained all the risks—how she might die or be paralyzed.p. 159.9
- Now paralyzed on one side, she hadn't spoken for several months.p. 163.2
- "And if he doesn't die, he could be paralyzed or devastated neurologically."p. 183.5
- He would certainly be comatose and likely paralyzed.p. 185.4
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