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diplegia
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di·ple·gia  (d-plj, -j-)
n.
Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.
diplegia [daɪˈpliːdʒə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body; bilateral paralysis
diplegic  adj
diplegia
a form of paralysis in which similar parts on both sides of the body are affected. — diplegic, adj.
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Noun1.diplegia - paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body
palsy, paralysis - loss of the ability to move a body part
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