palsy


Definition: Meaning of, palsy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɔːlzi;ˈpɒlzi /

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  1. an illness that makes your arms and legs shake because you cannot control your muscles
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  2. old use PARALYSIS
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palsy used in phrases

  • Erb's palsy (noun)
    1. usually during childbirth paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus
  • cerebral palsy (noun)
    1. a disease caused by damage to the brain before or during birth which results in difficulties of movement and speech
  • palsy-walsy (adjective)
    1. very friendly with someone - used especially when you disapprove of this
  • shaking palsy (noun)
    1. a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination
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