paraplegia
/par-uh-plee-jee-uh, -juh/US // ˌpær əˈpli dʒi ə, -dʒə //UK // (ˌpærəˈpliːdʒə) //
截瘫,偏瘫,高位截瘫,截瘫症
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Pathology.
- : paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury.
Examples
The future of paraplegia has a new outlook, thanks to an incredible bionic suit helping stand, walk, and even climb stairs.
On the 9th of August he had an attack of paraplegia, and although he partially recovered from it, it made a marked change in him.
They may occur in the legs with the production of complete paraplegia.
Affections of the Spinal Cord are extremely rare, but paraplegia from myelitis has been observed.
In the vertebræ, it is attended with a painful form of paraplegia, which may involve the lower or all four extremities.
In the vertebral column, hydatids give rise to angular deformity and paraplegia.
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