Often used to describe impairment in diseases affecting movement, like Parkinson's.

Medical Context

Used by healthcare professionals, it can be too technical for casual conversations.

Technical Term

It's not just a psychological barrier but involves physical inability to move muscles.

Specific to spiritism, where it denotes spiritual, not physical, inactivity.

In this context, it is a metaphorical extension, not a medical condition.

Used within specific circles, may not be understood in general conversation.