monopathy

/mɒnˈɒpəθi/

Definitions

1. noun

A disease or condition that affects only one side of the body, or a disease that occurs on one side of an organ.

“The patient had a monopathy that caused her left arm to be paralyzed.”

2. noun

A single-minded devotion or enthusiasm for something, especially a hobby or interest.

“Her monopathy for painting consumed most of her free time.”

Synonyms

  • hemiparesis
  • hemiplegia
  • monomania

Antonyms

  • bilateral
  • symmetry