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diplegia

noun di·ple·gia \dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə\

Definition of DIPLEGIA

:  paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body
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Origin of DIPLEGIA

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1881
Medical Dictionary

diplegia

noun di·ple·gia \dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə\

Medical Definition of DIPLEGIA

:  paralysis of corresponding parts (as the legs) on both sides of the body

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