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paraplegia
paraplegia definition - medical
par·a·ple·gia (părˌə-plēˈjə, -jē-ə)
noun Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, usually caused by damage to the spinal cord.
Related Forms:
- parˌa·pleˈgic (-plēˈjĭk) adjective & n.
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