diplegia

[ dahy-plee-juh, -jee-uh ]

/ daɪˈpli dʒə, -dʒi ə /

noun Pathology.

paralysis of the identical part on both sides of the body.

Nearby words

diphyllous, diphyodont, dipivefrin hydrochloride, dipl., diplacusis, diplegia, diplex, diplexer, diplo-, diplobacillus, diplobacteria

Origin of diplegia

From New Latin, dating back to 1880–85; see origin at di-¹, -plegia

Related forms

di·ple·gic, adjective

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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

diplegic, adjective

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Medicine definitions for diplegia

diplegia

[ dī-plē′jə ]

n.

Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.

Related forms

di•ple′gic adj. n.