pal
sy
Plural
palsies
1
an illness causing limitations in the functionality of a specific body part
- His facial muscles were affected by the palsy, causing a partial paralysis.
- Her palsy caused a noticeable drooping of one side of her face, affecting her smile.
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2
a condition of the muscles, in which a person experiences tremors all over their body or in specific body parts
- The doctor recommended medications and physical therapy to help manage the symptoms of the palsy.
- The musician's palsy made it challenging for her to play instruments with precision.