Paralysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008447",
  "term": "Paralysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The complete loss of muscle function in a part of the body, resulting from damage to the nervous system. This can affect voluntary movement and may be caused by injury, disease, or toxins. The extent and location of paralysis depend on the specific nerves or brain regions affected.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nerve"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 894 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/paralysis/"
}