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1. (n.) paraplegia
paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury.
Etymology: (1650–60; < NL < Gk paraplēgía. See para -1, -plegia)
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1. (noun) paraplegia
paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
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1. (noun) Paraplegia
alt. of Paraplegy
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1. Paraplegia
Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.
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