paralytic

a. [ L. paralyticus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. paralytique. ] 1. Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Affected with paralysis, or palsy. [ 1913 Webster ]

The cold, shaking, paralytic hand. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Inclined or tending to paralysis. [ 1913 Webster ]

Paralytic secretion (Physiol.), the fluid, generally thin and watery, secreted from a gland after section or paralysis of its nerves, as the paralytic saliva. [ 1913 Webster ]