Diplegias

/dɪˈpliːdʒiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diplegia; multiple cases or types of double-sided paralysis or weakness.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation of diplegia, adding '-as' or '-es' to the Greek-derived singular noun.

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When neurologists discuss different cases of two-sided paralysis in a patient population, they're comparing diplegias—helping them understand which neural pathways are most vulnerable to injury.

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