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hemiplegia

/hɛmɪˈpliːdʒə/ noun · British & US
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What does hemiplegia mean?

noun

A condition in which one side of the body is paralyzed or weakened, often resulting from a stroke or brain injury.

Example

"The patient suffered from hemiplegia on her left side after the accident."

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