hemiplegia

Meanings

• Noun

  Paralysis affecting one side of the body.

  - "She suffered from hemiplegia after the stroke."
  - "The patient's hemiplegia improved with physical therapy."

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Variants

List of all variants of hemiplegia that leads to same result
hemiplegia , hemiplegias , hemiplegic , hemiplegics

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Etymology

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From the Greek words hemi- (half) and plegia (paralysis)

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Trivia

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1. Hemiplegia can affect any part of the body, depending on which area of the brain is damaged.

2. Approximately 1 in 4 strokes result in hemiplegia.

3. The earliest recorded use of the term 'hemiplegia' was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paralysis: A condition of inability to move or feel sensation in a part of the body.

2. Stroke: A condition that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, resulting in brain cells dying.

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Culture

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Hemiplegia is a common complication of strokes and other neurological conditions. It has been a significant topic in medical literature and research. In popular culture, hemiplegia is often depicted in movies and television shows to portray the challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

How to Memorize "hemiplegia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine half of your body being unable to move.
   - Visualize the affected side of the body being limp and unresponsive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hemiplegia with the word 'paralysis' and the image of one side of the body being unable to move.
   - Think of the term 'hemiplegia' as meaning 'half-paralysis'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Half Paralyzed' to remember the meaning of hemiplegia.
   - Create a mental image of someone with hemiplegia to help remember the term.

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