PARAPLEGIA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
Categories: Paralysis, Palsy
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "paraplegia" comes from Ancient Greek παραπληγίη, which comes from New Latin paraplegia.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.