/ Dictionary / Index G general paralysis: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gen'eral paral'ysis Pronunciation: [key] — Pathol. Pathol. a syphilitic brain disorder characterized by chronic inflammation and degeneration of cerebral tissue resulting in mental and physical deterioration. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. general orders general partner Related Content Daily Word Quiz: philtrum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language