Infirmity and Palsy

Infirmity

Infirmity noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Palsy and infirmity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Palsy" instead a noun "Infirmity".

Nearby Word: infirm

Palsy

Palsy noun - Complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body.
Usage example: palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury

Infirmity and palsy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Infirmity" instead a noun "Palsy".

Nearby Word: palsied
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