
Palsied
Medical Context
The term 'palsied' is often used in medical contexts to describe paralysis symptoms.

After the incident, the patient's limbs were palsied.
Not Temporary
'Palsied' usually refers to a permanent or long-term loss of movement, rather than a temporary one.

His palsied arm remained unresponsive years after the accident.
Serious Tone
Using 'palsied' can convey a serious tone, especially when referring to someone's condition.

The novel described the protagonist's palsied condition after the fall.
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