hemialgia

/hɛmɪˈældʒɪə/ or /hɛmɪˈælʒɪə/; hem-i-AL-jee-uh or hem-i-AL-jee-uh

Definitions

1. noun

A type of partial paralysis affecting one side of the body

“The patient was diagnosed with hemialgia after suffering a stroke.”

Synonyms

  • hemiplegia
  • partial paralysis

Antonyms

  • complete paralysis
  • full paralysis