About The Word Paraplegia
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Paraplegia
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What's The Definition Of Paraplegia?
[n] paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Paraplegia: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paraplegia: Paraplegia In Webster's Dictionary \Par`a*ple"gi*a\, Paraplegy \Par"a*ple`gy\, n. [NL.
paraplegia, fr. Gr. ? hemiplegia, fr. ? to strike at the
side; ? beside + ? to strike: cf. F. parapl['e]gie.] (Med.)
Palsy of the lower half of the body on both sides, caused
usually by disease of the spinal cord. -- {Par`a*pleg"ic}, a.
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