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unilateral paralysis vs palsy

palsy vs unilateral paralysis

unilateral paralysis and palsy both are nouns.

unilateral paralysis is not a verb while palsy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unilateral paralysis Yes No No No
palsy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, palsy is a hypernym of unilateral paralysis; that is, palsy is a word with a broader meaning than unilateral paralysis:
  • unilateral paralysis: paralysis of one side of the body
  • palsy: loss of the ability to move a body part
Other hypernyms of unilateral paralysis include paralysis.
unilateral paralysis (noun) palsy (noun)
paralysis of one side of the body loss of the ability to move a body part
a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
unilateral paralysis (verb) palsy (verb)
affect with palsy
Difference between unilateral paralysis and palsy

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