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hemiplegia Definition

hemi·plegia (-plējē ə, -jə)

noun

paralysis of one side of the body

Etymology: ModL < MGr hēmiplēgia, paralysis: see hemi- & -plegia

hemiplegia Related Forms
hem′i·plegic (-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.