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diplegia /di·ple·gia/ (di-ple´jah) paralysis of like parts on either side of the body.diple´gic
Diplegia Paralysis affecting like parts on both sides the body, such as both arms or both legs. Mentioned in: Cerebral Palsy
diplegia [dīplē′jē·ə] Etymology: Gk, di, twice, plege, stroke paralysis of both sides of any body part or of like parts on the opposite sides of the body. A kind of diplegia is facial diplegia. Compare hemiplegia. diplegic, adj. diplegia [di-ple´jah] paralysis of like parts on either side of the body. adj., adj diple´gic.
diplegia paralysis of like parts on either side of the body.
di·ple·gi·a (dī-plē'jē-ă), Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body. Synonym(s): double hemiplegia [G. di-, two, + plēgē, a stroke]
di·ple·gi·a (dī-plē'jē-ă) Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body. [G. di-, two, + plēgē, a stroke]
di·ple·gi·a (dī-plē'jē-ă) Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body. [G. di-, two, + plēgē, a stroke] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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