Pronunciation: /ˈpɔlzi/

Definitions of palsy

noun a condition characterized by uncontrollable tremors or shaking of the body due to damage to the nervous system

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to get around.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with Bell's palsy, causing temporary facial paralysis.

B1 After the accident, he developed a mild form of palsy in his hand, making it difficult to grip objects.

B2 The musician's career was cut short due to a severe case of musician's palsy, affecting his ability to play the piano.

C1 The neurologist specializes in treating patients with various types of palsy, including spastic and ataxic forms.

C2 The research study focused on the genetic factors that contribute to the development of certain types of palsy in children.

Examples of palsy in a Sentence

formal Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement and coordination.

informal My cousin has cerebral palsy, but he doesn't let it stop him from living life to the fullest.

slang I can't believe how palsy my hand feels after writing all those notes.

figurative The company's financial palsy was evident in their quarterly report.

Grammatical Forms of palsy

past tense

palsied

plural

palsies

comparative

more palsy

superlative

most palsy

present tense

palsies

future tense

will palsy

perfect tense

has palsyed

continuous tense

is palsyed

singular

palsy

positive degree

palsy

infinitive

to palsy

gerund

palsying

participle

palsying

Origin and Evolution of palsy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'palsy' originated from the Old French term 'paralisie' which came from the Latin word 'paresis' meaning 'paralysis'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'palsy' has come to be used more specifically to refer to a condition of uncontrollable tremors or muscle weakness, rather than general paralysis.