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general paralysis

gen·er·al pa·ral·y·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jen-er-uh l puh-ral-uh-sis]
    • /ˈdʒɛn ər əl pəˈræl ə sɪs/
    • /ˈdʒenrəl pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-er-uh l puh-ral-uh-sis]
    • /ˈdʒɛn ər əl pəˈræl ə sɪs/

Definition of general paralysis words

  • noun general paralysis a syphilitic brain disorder characterized by chronic inflammation and degeneration of cerebral tissue resulting in mental and physical deterioration. 1
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Origin of general paralysis

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for General paralysis

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general paralysis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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