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diplegia

/dʌɪˈpliːdʒə/

noun
- 1. paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body, typically affecting the legs more severely than the arms.
Word Origin late 19th century: from di-1 ‘two’, on the pattern of hemiplegia and paraplegia.
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Diplegia
Disease
Diplegia, when used singularly, refers to paralysis affecting symmetrical parts of the body. This is different from hemiplegia which refers to spasticity restricted to one side of the body, paraplegia which refers to paralysis restricted to the legs and hip, and quadriplegia which requires the involvement of all four limbs but not necessarily symmetrical. Diplegia is the most common cause of cripp... Wikipedia
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