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- Dictionarydiplegia/dʌɪˈpliːdʒə/
noun
- 1. paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body, typically affecting the legs more severely than the arms.
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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