diplegia

noun

di·ple·gia | \ dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə

Definition of diplegia

: paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body

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She was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy at age 1, according to the family's YouCaring page. — Sarah Klein, Health.com, "This Video of a 4-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Walking on Her Own for the First Time Will Make Your Day," 6 July 2018 Maya was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, which is a type of cerebral palsy that causes the muscles in the hips, legs and feet to be tight or spastic. — Deasia Paige, Detroit Free Press, "This Michigan girl, 4, with cerebral palsy just took her first steps," 6 July 2018

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diplegia

noun

di·ple·gia | \ dī-ˈplē-j(ē-)ə

: paralysis of corresponding parts (as the legs) on both sides of the body