hemiplegia
hemiplegia
Definition
hemi·plegia (-plē′jē ə, -jə)
hem′i·ple′gic (-jik) adjective, noun
hemiplegia
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: Joshua is a 15 year-old boy who has hemiplegia.
- cause: Generally, injury to the left side of the brain will cause a right hemiplegia and injury to the right side a left hemiplegia.
Adjective modifier
- right: On transfer there he had a right hemiplegia ( upper limb lower limb ).
- left: We talk about a right or left hemiplegia depending on the side affected.
- congenital: If, however, your child has congenital hemiplegia your risk is slightly increased although it is still extremely unlikely to occur again.
- laryngeal: Laryngeal hemiplegia ( one-sided paralysis ) is the most common cause of horses making abnormal noises during inspiration at fast exercise.
- sudden: Case 8 A 24 year old with sudden hemiplegia This 24 year old female collapsed suddenly while playing squash.
Noun used with modifier
- childhood: International experts in various aspects of childhood hemiplegia each contribute a chapter.
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