What is another word for monoplegia?

Pronunciation: [mˌɒnə͡ʊplˈiːd͡ʒə] (IPA)

Monoplegia, a medical condition characterized by the paralysis of a single limb, can have a range of synonyms that describe its specific manifestations and effects. Some examples include hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body), paraplegia (paralysis of the lower body), quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs), and diplegia (paralysis of two limbs). These terms are often used interchangeably in medical contexts and the choice of synonym depends on the location and extent of the paralysis. While monoplegia can be caused by a range of conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury, its synonyms also have diverse etiologies and treatment options.

Synonyms for Monoplegia:

What are the hypernyms for Monoplegia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    disability, paralysis, musculoskeletal disorder, motor disability, orthopedic disorder.

What are the hyponyms for Monoplegia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Monoplegia

In rare cases the whole motor area is destroyed-cortical hemiplegia; more generally the lesion affects one or more groups of muscles, and occasionally all the muscles of one limb are paralysed-cortical monoplegia.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
monoplegia, usually beginning in the face or arm on the side opposite to the lesion, gradually comes on, and is followed by hemiplegia, from pressure on the motor areas, underlying the clot.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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