n, pl  -y*ses   :  complete or partial loss of function esp. when involving the power of motion or of sensation in any part of the body - see HEMIPLEGIA PARAPLEGIA PARESIS1   .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  py·rol·y·sis 
 
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