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Paralytic

usgb/ˌpærəˈlɪtɪk/Volume
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Used to describe a serious physical state often resulting from injury or illness. SlideAfter the car crash, he became paralytic.
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Should be used with care as it refers to a sensitive health condition affecting individuals. SlideThe disease left many people in a paralytic state.
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Don't confuse 'paralytic' with 'paralysis', which is the condition causing 'paralytic' immobility. SlideParalytic victims often have to cope with challenges of paralysis.