hemiplegia

/hɛmɪˈplɛdʒiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of the brain in which one side of the body is paralyzed or weakened.

“The patient suffered from hemiplegia after the stroke.”

Synonyms

  • hemiparesis
  • hemiplegic

Antonyms

  • hemiparesis
  • normal strength