paralysis of both arms

paralysis of both arms
(Neur) Paraplegia f superior

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  • brachial diplegia — paralysis of both arms …   Medical dictionary

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  • quad|ri|ple|gi|a — «KWOD ruh PLEE jee uh», noun. paralysis of both arms and both legs. ╂[< New Latin quadriplegia < Latin quadri four + Greek plēg stroke] …   Useful english dictionary

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