Palsy

Condition associated with paralysis (e.g., Bell’s palsy or cerebral palsy).


Paralysis in any part of the body that is sometimes accompanied by involuntary tremors.


This archaic word is retained in compound terms, such as Bell’s palsy, cerebral palsy, and ‘Todd’s palsy.


Another name for paralysis. Cerebral palsy involves total or partial paralysis of a limb or limbs due to a perinatal or early infancy brain lesion.


The term refers to specific types of paralysis, with Bell’s palsy being the most prevalent form of facial palsy.


 


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