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Paraplegia

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Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.: Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk.: Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body.: Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, often caused by damage to the spinal cord.: Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk.: Definition from: Psychological Index Terms via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine


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