Associations to the word «Paralytic»

Wiktionary

PARALYTIC, noun. Someone suffering from paralysis.
PARALYTIC, adjective. Affected by paralysis; paralysed.
PARALYTIC, adjective. Pertaining to paralysis.
PARALYTIC, adjective. (UK) (Australia) (Irish) Very drunk.
PARALYTIC ABASIA, noun. Inability to walk due to paralysis of leg muscles.
PARALYTIC DEMENTIA, noun. = general paresis of the insane

Dictionary definition

PARALYTIC, noun. A person suffering from paralysis.
PARALYTIC, adjective. Relating to or of the nature of paralysis; "paralytic symptoms".
PARALYTIC, adjective. Affected with paralysis.

Wise words

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