1. people who are affected by paralysis; individuals who have lost the ability to move part or all of their body
Usage: medical context; plural form
2. drugs or substances that cause paralysis or loss of muscle function
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context; plural form

Examples

• The hospital has specialized equipment for treating paralytics.
• Physical therapy can help some paralytics regain limited mobility.
• The research center focuses on developing assistive technology for paralytics.
• Doctors administered paralytics during the surgical procedure.
• The anesthesiologist carefully monitored the effects of the paralytics.
• New treatments offer hope for paralytics with spinal cord injuries.