monoplegia
[ mon-uh-plee-jee-uh, -plee-juh ]
nounPathology.
paralysis of one extremity, muscle, or muscle area.
Origin of monoplegia
1Other words from monoplegia
- mon·o·ple·gic [mon-uh-plee-jik, -plej-ik], /ˌmɒn əˈpli dʒɪk, -ˈplɛdʒ ɪk/, adjective
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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), adjective
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