akinesia vs paralysis
paralysis vs akinesiaakinesia and paralysis both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| akinesia | Yes | No | No | No |
| paralysis | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
paralysis is a hypernym of
akinesia; that is, paralysis is a
word with a broader meaning than akinesia:
- akinesia: motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis
- paralysis: loss of the ability to move a body part
Other hypernyms of akinesia include
palsy.
| akinesia (noun) | paralysis (noun) |
|---|---|
| motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis | loss of the ability to move a body part |
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