"pseudoparalysis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: pseudo- + paralysis Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|paralysis}} pseudo- + paralysis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudoparalysis (uncountable)
  1. voluntary restriction or inhibition of motion because of pain, incoordination, orgasm, etc., not due to actual muscular paralysis Wikipedia link: pseudoparalysis Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-pseudoparalysis-en-noun-mMiVs-2G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-

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