HEMIPLEGIC

hemiplegic

(noun) a person who has hemiplegia (is paralyzed on one side of the body)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

hemiplegic (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with hemiplegia

Noun

hemiplegic (plural hemiplegics)

One who has hemiplegia.

Source: Wiktionary



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