paraplegia
Translation
paraplegia
Examples
The accident resulted in complete paraplegia.
The accident resulted in complete paraplegia.
Grammar Patterns
((paraplegia)) as a medical condition He was diagnosed with paraplegia after the fall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lower body paralysis.
Etymology
From Greek `para-` "beside" + `plēgē` "a stroke". It means "struck on one side".
Memory Tips
Think of "para" as in "parallel" lines, representing the two legs, being affected.