Here's how it breaks down:
* Para-: means "beside" or "beyond"
* -lysis: means "loosening" or "dissolution"
So, "paralysis" literally means "loosening beside" or "beyond loosening".
This makes sense because paralysis is a loss of muscle function, often caused by damage to the nerves that control those muscles. The "loosening" refers to the loss of control and the inability to move.