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paraplegia
paraplegia , paralysis of the lower part of the body, commonly affecting both legs and often internal organs below the waist. When both legs and arms are affected, the condition is called quadriplegia. Paraplegia and quadriplegia are caused by an injury or disease that damages the spinal cord, and consequently always affects both sides of the body. The extent of the paralysis depends on the level of the spinal cord at which the damage occurs. For example, damage to the lowest area of the cord may result only in paralysis of the legs, whereas damage farther up on the cord causes possible loss of control over the muscles of the bladder and rectum as well or, if occurring even higher, may result in paralysis of all four limbs and loss of control over the muscles involved in breathing.
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"paraplegia." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraplegia." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-parapleg.html "paraplegia." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-parapleg.html |
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paraplegia
par·a·ple·gi·a / ˌparəˈplēj(ē)ə/ • n. paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease. DERIVATIVES: par·a·ple·gic / -jik/ adj. & n. |
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"paraplegia." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraplegia." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-paraplegia.html "paraplegia." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-paraplegia.html |
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paraplegia
paraplegia (pa-ră-plee-jiă) n. paralysis of both legs, usually due to disease or injury of the spinal cord. It is often accompanied by loss of sensation below the level of the injury and disturbed bladder function.
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"paraplegia." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraplegia." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-paraplegia.html "paraplegia." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-paraplegia.html |
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paraplegia
paraplegia Paralysis of both legs. It is usually due to spinal cord injury, and often accompanied by loss of sensation below the site of the damage.
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"paraplegia." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraplegia." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-paraplegia.html "paraplegia." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-paraplegia.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "paraplegia." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "paraplegia." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-paraplegia.html T. F. HOAD. "paraplegia." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-paraplegia.html |
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paraplegia
paraplegia •badger, cadger
•Alger, neuralgia
•ganja, grandeur, phalanger
•charger, enlarger, maharaja, raja
•slàinte • turbocharger
•dredger, edger, hedger, ledger, pledger, St Leger
•avenger, revenger
•gauger, golden-ager, major, old-stager, pager, rampager, sergeant major, stager, wager
•arranger, changer, danger, endanger, exchanger, Grainger, hydrangea, manger, ranger, stranger
•moneychanger • teenager
•bushranger
•besieger, paraplegia, procedure
•abridger
•cringer, ginger, impinger, infringer, injure, ninja, whinger, winger
•dowager • voyager • harbinger
•bondager • wharfinger • packager
•Scaliger
•challenger, Salinger
•pillager, villager
•armiger • scrimmager
•rummager, scrummager
•manager • derringer • forager
•porringer • encourager
•Massinger, passenger
•presager • messenger • Kissinger
•integer, vintager
•cottager • frontager • ravager
•salvager • scavenger
•Elijah, Niger, obliger
•codger, dodger, lodger, roger, todger
•forger, Georgia, gorger
•gouger
•lounger, scrounger
•sunlounger • soldier
•Abuja, puja
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"paraplegia." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraplegia." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-paraplegia.html "paraplegia." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-paraplegia.html |
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