palsy
1any of a variety of atonal muscular conditions characterized by tremors of the body parts, as the hands, arms, or legs, or of the entire body.
to paralyze.
Origin of palsy
1Other words from palsy
- pal·sy·like, adjective
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So, it’s possible that while the vaccines do spark some cases, rates of Bell’s palsy may ultimately be lower in vaccinated people than what might occur after a coronavirus infection.
How does the newly authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine compare to Pfizer’s? | Erin Garcia de Jesus | December 19, 2020 | Science NewsThere have also been some isolated cases of Bell’s palsy, a temporary weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, in both vaccines’ trial participants.
How does the newly authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine compare to Pfizer’s? | Erin Garcia de Jesus | December 19, 2020 | Science NewsOf about 22,000 people in the phase 3 trial who received the vaccine, four developed a form of temporary facial paralysis called Bell’s palsy.
Here’s where all the COVID-19 vaccine candidates currently stand | Kate Baggaley | December 18, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe FDA will also closely monitor for cases of Bell’s palsy, a temporary facial paralysis, as the vaccine is rolled out to more people.
FDA vows to move 'rapidly’ to authorize second coronavirus vaccine | Laurie McGinley, Carolyn Y. Johnson | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostThere were four cases of Bell’s palsy among people that received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in its trial and three in the group that received the Moderna vaccine in its trial.
FDA vows to move 'rapidly’ to authorize second coronavirus vaccine | Laurie McGinley, Carolyn Y. Johnson | December 18, 2020 | Washington Post
Ross has cerebral palsy, and the Pathways to Careers initiative of SourceAmerica helped him get his position.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business | Elizabeth Picciuto | October 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBelfort, not knowing they were time-release ludes, pops loads of them, and when they kick in, he enters “cerebral palsy” mode.
Why Leonardo DiCaprio, Who Wows in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ Deserves to (Finally) Win An Oscar | Marlow Stern | February 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey unplugged their cellphones from overloaded outlets so a girl with cerebral palsy could recharge her wheelchair.
We Survived the Triumph: Passengers Describe Their Doomed Carnival Cruise | Winston Ross, Eliza Shapiro, Sam Register | February 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI'd been afflicted in June with Lyme's disease and Bell's palsy.
From a Polish Country House Kitchen ... To Your Kitchen | David Frum | December 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIs his ailment more serious—say, a heart attack or stroke or even Bell's palsy, which left his face looking contorted?
China Roiled by Rumors and Questions About Absent Heir Apparent Xi Jinping | Melinda Liu | September 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTNay, when I agree to do such things, may a righteous God palsy my right arm, and may the earth open and close in upon me forever.
Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot | William Gannaway BrownlowQuin laid a quieting hand on her arm, which was shaking as if with the palsy.
Quin | Alice Hegan RiceHe's jus like he had a stroke of palsy, hit's a wonder the mewel hedn't killed him stun dead.
Watch Yourself Go By | Al. G. FieldAt Todmorden a minister was struck with a violent fit of palsy immediately after preaching against the Methodists.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkThe poor man's hands shook as with the palsy, his step was unsteady, his eye dull and bloodshot.
The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant | Alexander Johnstone Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for palsy
/ (ˈpɔːlzɪ) pathol /
paralysis, esp of a specified type: cerebral palsy
to paralyse
Origin of palsy
1Derived forms of palsy
- palsied, adjective
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