paralytic

/ˌˈpɛrəˌlɪdɪk/

Other forms: paralytics; paralytically

Definitions of paralytic

1. adjective

   relating to or of the nature of paralysis
   “paralytic symptoms”

   synonyms: paralytical
2. adjective

   affected with paralysis
   synonyms: paralyzed

   ill, sick

   affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
3. noun

   a person suffering from paralysis
   types:

   paretic

   a person afflicted with paresis (partial paralysis)

   spastic

   a person suffering from spastic paralysis

   type of:

   handicapped person

   a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially