hemiplegia

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Noun hemiplegia has 1 sense

hemiplegia, unilateral paralysis - paralysis of one side of the body
--₁ is a kind of paralysis, palsy

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Hemiplegia

Noun: A medical condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body due to brain damage.

Example Sentence: After suffering a stroke, he was left with hemiplegia, making it difficult for him to use his left arm and leg.

Adjective: Pertaining to or affected by hemiplegia.

Example Sentence: The hemiplegic patient required extensive physical therapy to regain movement in his paralyzed limbs.

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