1. plural of palsy; conditions causing paralysis or loss of muscle control
Usage: medical

1. third person singular present of palsy; causes to become paralyzed or weakened
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed several different types of palsies in the patients.
• Cerebral palsies affect movement and posture from birth.
• Bell’s palsy is one of the most common facial palsies.
• The stroke caused various palsies on his left side.
• Fear palsies his ability to speak in public.
• The cold weather palsies her arthritic hands.