par ‧ a ‧ ple ‧ gia /ˌpærəˈpliːdʒə, -dʒiə/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Modern Latin ; Origin: Greek paraplegie , from para- ( ⇨ ↑ para- ) + -plegie (from plessein 'to hit' ) ]
inability to move your legs and the lower part of your body ⇨ paralysis