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单词 diplegia
释义

diplegia

noun

di·​ple·​gia dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce diplegia (audio)
: paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Spastic diplegia primarily involves the legs, often causing stiff hip and leg muscles. Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 She was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy at age 1, according to the family's YouCaring page. Sarah Klein, Health.com, 6 July 2018 Maya was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, which is a type of cerebral palsy that causes the muscles in the hips, legs and feet to be tight or spastic. Deasia Paige, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1881, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

diplegia

noun

di·​ple·​gia dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce diplegia (audio)
: paralysis of corresponding parts (as the legs) on both sides of the body

diplegia

noun

as in hemiplegia

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • hemiplegia
  • paraplegia
  • paresis
  • quadriplegia
  • disability
  • impairment
  • spastic paralysis
  • lameness
  • palsy
  • poliomyelitis
  • debility
  • paralysis
  • cerebral palsy
  • feebleness
  • infirmity
  • multiple sclerosis
  • decrepitude
  • debilitation
  • weakness
  • enfeeblement
  • frailty
  • frailness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mobility
  • sensation
  • motility
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