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Paralytic

Peh-ruh-LIH-tihk

/ˌpɛrʌˈlɪtɪk/

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paralytic

Dictionary meaning

Affected with paralysis.

Examples

  • Paralytic symptoms.

Synonyms: paralyzed

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