'Paralytic' definitions:
Definition of 'paralytic'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to or of the nature of paralysis; "paralytic symptoms" [syn: paralytic, paralytical]
adjective
Affected with paralysis [syn: paralytic, paralyzed]
noun
A person suffering from paralysis
Definition of 'Paralytic'
From: GCIDE
- Paralytic \Par`a*lyt"ic\, a. [L. paralyticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. paralytique.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Affected with paralysis, or palsy. [1913 Webster]
- The cold, shaking, paralytic hand. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Inclined or tending to paralysis. [1913 Webster]
- Paralytic secretion (Physiol.), the fluid, generally thin and watery, secreted from a gland after section or paralysis of its nerves, as the paralytic saliva. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Paralytic'
From: GCIDE
- Paralytic \Par`a*lyt"ic\, n. A person affected with paralysis. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'paralytic'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- allergic,
- amputee,
- anemic,
- apoplectic,
- arthritic,
- bilious,
- cancerous,
- chlorotic,
- colicky,
- consumptive,
- contemplative,
- cripple,
- defective,
- deformity,
- do-nothing,
- dormant,
- dropsical,
- dyspeptic,
- edematous,
- encephalitic,
- epileptic,
- handicapped person,
- idiot,
- idle,
- imbecile,
- immobile,
- inactive,
- incapable,
- inert,
- laissez-aller,
- laissez-faire,
- laryngitic,
- leprous,
- luetic,
- malarial,
- malignant,
- measly,
- meditative,
- motionless,
- nephritic,
- neuralgic,
- neuritic,
- neuter,
- neutral,
- palsied,
- paralyzed,
- paraplegic,
- passive,
- phthisic,
- pleuritic,
- pneumonic,
- pocky,
- podagric,
- procrastinating,
- quadriplegic,
- quiescent,
- quietist,
- quietistic,
- rachitic,
- rheumatic,
- rickety,
- scorbutic,
- scrofulous,
- stagnant,
- stagnating,
- standpat,
- static,
- stationary,
- tabetic,
- tabid,
- the crippled,
- the handicapped,
- tubercular,
- tuberculous,
- tumorigenic,
- tumorous,
- vegetable,
- vegetative