Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
A shorter form of "paralysis." Many persons thus afflicted were cured by our Lord (Mt. 4:24, 8:5-13, 9:2-7; Mk. 2:3-11; Lk. 7:2-10; Jn. 5:5-7) and the apostles (Acts 8:7, 9:33, 34).