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PARAPLEGY

\pˈaɹəpləd͡ʒi], \pˈaɹəpləd‍ʒi], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_p_l_ə_dʒ_i]\

Definitions of PARAPLEGY

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1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Palsy of the lower half of the body on both sides, caused usually by disease of the spinal cord.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Palsy of the lower half of the body on both sides, caused usually by disease of the spinal cord.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Paralysis affecting the upper or lower half of the body.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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