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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. 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.