Paralysis etymology

English

English word paralysis comes from Ancient Greek παρά, Ancient Greek λύειν

Etymology of paralysis

Detailed word origin of paralysis

Dictionary entry Language Definition
παρά Ancient Greek (grc)
λύειν Ancient Greek (grc)
παραλύειν Ancient Greek (grc)
παράλυσις Ancient Greek (grc)
paralysis Latin (lat) Paralysis, palsy.
paralysis English (en) (pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of person's body, such as one or more limbs.. A state of being inable to act.

Words with the same origin as paralysis

Descendants of παρά

paragraph parallel paramedic paranormal parasite parish parliament

Descendants of λύειν

dialysis