Topic Overview

Paralysis

Paralysis is a loss of muscle function in part of your body, when messages between the brain and muscles are disrupted. Learn about causes and coping.

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Definition

Paralysis is a loss of muscle function in part of your body, when messages between the brain and muscles are disrupted. Learn about causes and coping.

Concept record

Canonical title: Paralysis
Alphabetical key: P
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Hemiplegia, Palsy, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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