monoplegic

/mɒnəˈplɛdʒɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having paralysis or weakness on one side of the body

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with hemiplegia and described her as monoplegic on the left side.”

2. noun

A person who is monoplegic

“The nurse took care of a patient who was a monoplegic due to an accident.”

Synonyms

  • hemiplegic
  • unilateral

Antonyms

  • bilateral
  • diplegic