paraplegia

paraplegia
—paraplegic /par'euh plee"jik, -plej"ik/, adj., n.
/par'euh plee"jee euh, -jeuh/, n. Pathol.
paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury.
[1650-60; < NL < Gk paraplegía. See PARA-1, -PLEGIA]

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       paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body. Paraplegia often involves loss of sensation (of pain, temperature, vibration, and position) as well as loss of motion. It may also include paralysis of the bladder and bowel. Paraplegia may be caused by injury to or disease of the lower spinal cord or peripheral nerves or by such brain disorders as cerebral palsy. Some paraplegics are able to walk with the aid of braces and crutches. Quadriplegia involves paralysis of both arms and both legs. Respiration may also be affected if the upper cervical region of the spinal cord is damaged.

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