Definition of Paraplegia

1. Noun. Paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma).

Generic synonyms: Palsy, Paralysis
Derivative terms: Paraplegic

Definition of Paraplegia

1. n. Palsy of the lower half of the body on both sides, caused usually by disease of the spinal cord.

Definition of Paraplegia

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Medical Definition of Paraplegia

1. Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body. Origin: Gr. Pleg = stroke This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraplegia

paraphrastic
paraphrenia
paraphrenic schizophrenia
paraphs
paraphyses
paraphysial
paraphysial body
paraphysial cysts
paraphysis
paraphysis
parapineal
paraplasm
paraplastic
paraplectic
paraplegia (current term)
paraplegia (current term)
paraplegias
paraplegia dolorosa
paraplegia in extension
paraplegia in flexion
paraplegic
paraplegic
paraplegics
paraplegy
parapleura
parapodia
parapodial
parapodium
parapodium
parapophysis

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