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