paraplegia

par·a·ple·gi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-plee-jee-uh, -juh]
- /ˌpær əˈpli dʒi ə, -dʒə/
- /ˌpær.əˈpliː.dʒə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-plee-jee-uh, -juh]
- /ˌpær əˈpli dʒi ə, -dʒə/

Definitions of paraplegia word

noun paraplegia paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury. 1
noun paraplegia paralysis in both legs 1
uncountable noun paraplegia Paraplegia is the condition of being unable to move the lower half of your body. 0
noun paraplegia paralysis of the lower half of the body, usually as the result of disease or injury of the spine 0
noun paraplegia motor and sensory paralysis of the entire lower half of the body 0

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Origin of paraplegia

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < New Latin < Greek paraplēgía. See para-1, -plegia

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Parts of speech for Paraplegia

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paraplegia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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