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monoplegia
[ mon-uh-plee-jee-uh, -plee-juh ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈpli dʒi ə, -ˈpli dʒə /
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noun Pathology.
paralysis of one extremity, muscle, or muscle area.
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OTHER WORDS FROM monoplegia
mon·o·ple·gic [mon-uh-plee-jik, -plej-ik], /ˌmɒn əˈpli dʒɪk, -ˈplɛdʒ ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby monoplegia
monophthongize, monophyletic, monophyllous, Monophysite, monoplane, monoplegia, monoploid, monopod, monopode, monopodia, monopodium
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How to use monoplegia in a sentence
Such conditions as transient hemiplegia, monoplegia or aphasia may occur.
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British Dictionary definitions for monoplegia
monoplegia
/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈpliːdʒɪə) /
noun
pathol paralysis limited to one limb or a single group of muscles
Derived forms of monoplegia
monoplegic (ˌmɒnəʊˈpliːdʒɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for monoplegia
monoplegia
[ mŏn′ə-plē′jə ]
n.
Paralysis of a single limb, muscle, or muscle group.
Other words from monoplegia
mon′o•ple′gic (-jĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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