palsy vs tetraplegia

palsy

noun
  • Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking. 

adj
  • Chummy, friendly. 

verb
  • To paralyse, either completely or partially. 

tetraplegia

noun
  • Paralysis of all four limbs. 

  • Complete paralysis from below the jaw. 

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