diplegia


di·ple·gia

noun \dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə\

Definition of DIPLEGIA

: paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body

Origin of DIPLEGIA

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1881

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