antiparalytic
|an-ti-par-a-lyt-ic|
/ˌæn.ti.pəˈræl.ɪ.tɪk/
against paralysis
Etymology
'antiparalytic' originates from Modern English, formed by the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against') plus 'paralytic' (from Greek/Latin roots related to paralysis).
'paralytic' comes into English via Late Latin 'paralyticus' from Greek 'paralytikos' (from 'paralysis', from 'paralyein'/'paralyo-', itself from 'para-' + 'lyein' meaning 'to loosen'); 'antiparalytic' is a modern English formation combining 'anti-' + 'paralytic'.
Initially the components meant 'against' and 'causing or relating to paralysis'; combined in modern use the word has meant 'against paralysis' or 'counteracting paralysis', a meaning that has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an agent, substance, or treatment that counteracts or reverses paralysis (a drug or therapeutic measure).
The experimental antiparalytic shortened recovery time in the clinical trial.
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Adjective 1
counteracting, preventing, or reducing paralysis; serving to restore or preserve motor function.
The team investigated several antiparalytic compounds that might restore limb movement after nerve injury.
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Last updated: 2025/09/05 23:58