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Palsy

1) A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)

2) Paralysis--used chiefly in combination (oculomotor palsy.

3) A condition that is characterised by uncontrollable tremor or quivering of the body or one or more of its parts--not used technically.

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