paraplegia

Basic Information

Description
A paralysis that is characterized by a complete, or partial, loss of function of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs that is usually due to injury or disease of the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region.
Identifier
SYMP_0000349
Notation
SYMP:0000349
Category
symptoms

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