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diplegia
[ dahy-plee-juh, -jee-uh ]
/ daɪˈpli dʒə, -dʒi ə /
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noun Pathology.
paralysis of the identical part on both sides of the body.
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OTHER WORDS FROM diplegia
di·ple·gic, adjectiveWords nearby diplegia
diphyodont, dip into, dipivefrin hydrochloride, dipl., diplacusis, diplegia, diplex, diplexer, diplo-, diplobacillus, diplobacteria
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British Dictionary definitions for diplegia
diplegia
/ (daɪˈpliːdʒə) /
noun
paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body; bilateral paralysis
Derived forms of diplegia
diplegic, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for diplegia
diplegia
[ dī-plē′jə ]
n.
Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.
Other words from diplegia
di•ple′gic adj. n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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