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Definition of Paraplegia

Paraplegia: Paralysis of the lower part of the body including the legs. As in flaccid or spastic paraplegia. The suffix plegia means paralysis.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2004

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