neuroparalysis

Term: neuroparalysis

Literally meaning: “loss of function because of neurons”

Origin: Anc Greek

νεύρον/nevron(=neuron) > νευρά/nevra (=catgut)

> (νεαρόν/nearon (=young) because catgut were made from intestines of young animals.

+ παραλύομαι/paraliomai(=I am getting loosen)

> παρά-/para-(=beside) + λύω/lio(=loosen, untie )

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Definition
Neuroparalysis is the state of muscle paralysis (complete loss of function)  due to nerve dysfunction.