hemiplegia

noun

Definition of hemiplegianext
as in paresis

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Recent Examples of hemiplegia Spastic hemiplegia generally affects a hand, arm, or leg on only one side of the body. — Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 It’s designed to identify what doctors call hemiplegia — weakness or paralysis on only one side of the body, a classic sign of stroke. — Eva Holland, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023 About a third experience some form of aura beforehand, often accompanied by debilitating symptoms from vomiting to vertigo, or, in worse cases, temporary blindness or hemiplegia, a paralysis down one side of the body. — Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024 His conditions — alternating hemiplegia of childhood and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome — involve paralysis and severe epilepsy. — Molly Duerig, azcentral, 14 Sep. 2019 Rupert was transported to the hospital and genetic testing led to him being diagnosed with alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) in January 2026. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemiplegia
  1. paresis
  2. paraplegia
  3. quadriplegia
  4. disability
  5. diplegia
  6. impairment
Noun
  • Two of the rats were paralyzed and unable to reach food or water, and a third had paresis and had trouble moving.
    — Rob O'Dell, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2021
  • Doctors diagnosed her with paresis of the vocal folds, a muscular dysfunction.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019
Definition of paresis
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  • Actor/performance artist/artist Anne Gridley, known for her work with Nature Theater of Oklahoma, created and performs this solo piece (with background dancers) about her experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a health condition which is gradually taking away her ability to walk.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
  • Then, when Walter was just 5, Deramus was in a car wreck that left her in a wheelchair with paraplegia.
    — Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of paraplegia
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  • Porter remains the only player in program history to suffer from quadriplegia as a result of an injury in a game or practice.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Definition of quadriplegia
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  • Elderly people and those with disabilities are less able to avoid rodents, especially at night.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability.
    — Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of disability
Noun
  • Walker was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) at 18 months, forcing him to wear leg braces throughout his childhood.
    — McKinley Franklin, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Spastic diplegia primarily involves the legs, often causing stiff hip and leg muscles.
    — Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022
Definition of diplegia
Noun
  • The lawsuit emphasizes that the rule could force doctors to make complex work impairment assessments and lead to eligible individuals losing vital healthcare, shifting costs and confusion onto states.
    — Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • After observing signs of impairment, the officers arrested the driver, the state patrol says.
    — Katie Meyers, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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