hemiplegia (ˌhɛmɪˈpliːdʒɪə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| paraplegia Compare quadriplegia paralysis of one side of the body, usually as the result of injury to the brain | |
| hemi'plegic | |
| —adj | |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
hemiplegia (ˌhɛmɪˈpliːdʒɪə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| paraplegia Compare quadriplegia paralysis of one side of the body, usually as the result of injury to the brain | |
| hemi'plegic | |
| —adj | |
hemiplegia hem·i·ple·gia (hěm'ĭ-plē'jə, -jē-ə)
n.
Paralysis affecting only one side of the body.
| hemiplegia (hěm'ĭ-plē'jə) Pronunciation Key
Paralysis of one side of the body, usually resulting from a stroke or other brain injury. |