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MSH: A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45),CSP: severe loss or impairment of motor function in part due to lesion of the neural or muscular mechanism.,NCI: Loss of ability to move all or part of the body.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread. Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia. </p><p>Most paralysis is due to <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stroke.html'>strokes</a> o
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