Hemiplegia Meaning and Definition
Hemiplegia
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛmɪˈpliːdʒɪə/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A condition in which one side of the body is weak, paralyzed, or numb due to damage to the brain or spinal cord, often resulting from stroke, trauma, or condition such as cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis.
Etymology
From Greek ἕμισ (hēmis), “half”, and πλῆξις (plēxis), “paralysis”
Usage Notes
When referring to a person who has hemiplegia, use the person-first language, for example, “person with hemiplegia” instead of “hemiplegic person”.
Cultural References
Hemiplegia is mentioned in the TV show “House M.D.” as a diagnosis for a character.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Related Words or Phrases
- Paralysis
- Weakness
- Stroke
Collocations
- Hemiplegia treatment
- Hemiplegia symptoms
Frequency of Use
Hemiplegia is a relatively rare condition, but its frequency of use in medical and healthcare contexts is moderate.
Common Misspellings
hemiplega, hemiplegis, hemiplegise