diplegia

[ dahy-plee-juh, -jee-uh ]
/ daɪˈpli dʒə, -dʒi ə /

noun Pathology.

paralysis of the identical part on both sides of the body.

Origin of diplegia

From New Latin, dating back to 1880–85; see origin at di-1, -plegia

OTHER WORDS FROM diplegia

di·ple·gic, adjective

Words nearby diplegia

diphyllous, diphyodont, dipivefrin hydrochloride, dipl., diplacusis, diplegia, diplex, diplexer, diplo-, diplobacillus, diplobacteria

British Dictionary definitions for diplegia

diplegia
/ (daɪˈpliːdʒə) /

noun

paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body; bilateral paralysis

Derived forms of diplegia

diplegic, adjective

Medical definitions for diplegia

diplegia
[ dī-plē′jə ]

n.

Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.

Other words from diplegia

di•ple′gic adj. n.