Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemiplegia
noun
ˌhɛmɪˈpliːdʒə
Definition
A condition characterized by the total or partial paralysis of one side of the body.
Examples
- After the stroke, she experienced hemiplegia and needed rehabilitation.
- Hemiplegia can affect a person’s ability to walk, talk, and perform daily activities.
Meaning
Hemiplegia is a medical condition that usually results from a brain injury or stroke, leading to the loss of movement on one side of the body.
Synonyms
- one-sided paralysis
- unilateral paralysis
- hemiparesis (partial weakness)
