par·a·ple·gi·a
 paraplegia
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- pronunciation:
- pae
r
pli
j
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
paralysis of the legs and lower torso because of spinal cord injury or disease.
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| derivations: |
paraplegic (adj.), paraplegic (n.) |
The word paraplegia
contains the following part:
para-
Greek
prefix
that means
beside, alongside
Example words: