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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.

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