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Paralysis

paralysis

(Science: neurology) Loss or impairment of motor function in a part due to lesion of the neural or muscular mechanism, also by analogy, impairment of sensory function (sensory paralysis).

In addition to the types named below, paralysis is further distinguished as traumatic, syphilitic, toxic, etc., according to its cause or as obturator, ulnar, etc., according to the nerve part or muscle specially affected.

Origin: Gr. Lyein = to loosen


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Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:57 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
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Coma Condition - Side Effects after Recovery.

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by prashantakerkar
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:29 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Coma Condition - Side Effects after Recovery.
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Wrong Blood Group Donated to a patient

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by prashantakerkar
Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:20 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Wrong Blood Group Donated to a patient
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Foetal, Primitive and Postural reflexes

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by LeslieK
Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:32 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Foetal, Primitive and Postural reflexes
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Stem Cell Injection

I think in this case (as this is about a stroke) the damage is in the brain, in the neurons. Half-body paralysis (or half-face in milder cases) is a typical symptom of ischemia caused by brain hemorrhage or embolism, which leaves the affected neurons without oxygen and kills ...

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by biohazard
Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:01 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stem Cell Injection
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