A toxic nerve agent was paralysing the victims' muscles, leaving them unable to breathe.

The experimental toxin rendered the insect paralysable, prompting researchers to study its mechanism.

Her paralysation after the stroke left her unable to move her right arm.

The outbreak of paralysations in the region left hospitals overwhelmed and families frightened.

After months of stress, she began experiencing frequent sleep paralyses that left her terrified and exhausted.

She stood paralysedly at the threshold, unable to move or speak as the news sank in.