hemiplegia meaning

UK US /ˌhɛməˈplidʒiə/ 5 syllables

hemiplegia (noun): paralysis of one side of the body.

Definition of hemiplegia

  1. paralysis of one side of the body

    Synonyms: unilateral paralysis

    Type of: paralysis

How to pronounce hemiplegia

hemiplegia is pronounced /ˌhɛməˈplidʒiə/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with hemiplegia

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in IA · 10-letter words

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