diplegia

American

[dahy-plee-juh, -jee-uh] / daɪˈpli dʒə, -dʒi ə /

noun

Pathology.

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

diplegia British

/ daɪˈpliːdʒə /

noun

paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body; bilateral paralysis

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Derived Forms

diplegic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of diplegia

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

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