paralysis
pa.ral.y.sis \p*-'ral-*-s*s\ \.par-*-'lit-ik\ n [L, fr. Gk, fr. paralyein to loosen, disable, fr. para + lyeinX to loosen - more at LOSE 1: complete or partial loss of function esp. when involving the motion or s ensation in a part of the body 2: loss of the ability to move 3: a state of powerlessness or incapacity to act : IMPOTENCE - par.a.lyt.ic ajor ;n