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Definition of Palsy
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Palsy: Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary movement. For example, Bell's palsy is localized paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.