n.
Pronunciation: ˌ pa-r ə - ' pl ē -j( ē -) ə
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek parapl ē gi ē hemiplegia, from para- + -pl ē gia -plegia
Date: circa 1657
: paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs
– para · ple · gic \ -jik \ adjective or noun