PARAPLEGIA


Meaning of PARAPLEGIA in English

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

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