Weakness or paralysis of both legs.

Paralysis of the rear end of the body.

Profound weakness of the lower limbs – more severe than a paraparesis.

Describes complete or incomplete paralysis, affecting the legs and possibly also the trunk, but not the arms. The extent to which the trunk is affected depends on the level of spinal cord injury. Paraplegia is the result of damage to the cord at T1 and below.

The complete loss of the use of both legs, usually from an injury to the thoracic or lumbar spine.

weakness and stiffness of the lower half of the body only. It is more likely to result from damage to the spinal cord than from a brain injury.

Loss of function in the lower body and extremities below the cervical section of the spine

(Reber) Paralysis of the lower limbs.

Greek para = beside, and plege = a stroke; hence, paralysis of the lower limbs.

involvement of both legs

Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs.

Paralysis of the hindlegs and caudal part of the body, both motion and sensation being affected

Paralysis of the legs (from the waist down).

Paralysis of the lower part of the body including the legs.

A term meaning total or partial paralysis of both lower limbs. Paraplegia is caused by injury or disease involving the spinal cord. Below the level of the damage, there is locomotor paralysis and sensory loss. Bladder and bowel function may be affected.

Paralysis below the waist, including both legs.

Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body.

Paralysis affecting both lower limbs

paralysis caused by injury or damage to the spinal cord below the neck.

Paralysis of one-half of the body, specifically the lower portion of the trunk and both lower extremities.

The outcome of injury to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis of the legs and lower body.

paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body. See also quadriplegia.

Paralysis that involves the legs only.

Refers to impairment of loss of motor and/or sensory function in the thoracic, lumbar or sacral (but not cervical) segments of the spinal cord, secondary to damage of neural elements within the spinal canal. WIth paraplegia, arm functioning is spared, but, depending on the level of injury, the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs may be involved. There are some types of paralysis involving the legs that are described by the impairment they cause (see Clinical Syndromes).

Loss of function wherein the upper body retains most function and sensation. Paraplegia often results in near complete paralysis of the lower limbs; however, the degree of loss is variable.

Paralysis of the legs and, sometimes, torso

Damage to the middle or lower area of the spinal cord can cause paralysis of both legs and possibly part of the trunk; control of the bladder and bowel may also be affected, causing incontinence.

a condition involving complete paralysis of the legs.

Paralysis of the legs and lower parts of the body

This condition, usually due to an accidental injury to the spine, results in paralysis of the lower limbs. It causes mobility problems and usually necessitates the use of a wheelchair.

Paralysis of the lower limbs. More likely to result from damage to the spinal cord than from a head injury.

Paralysis of both lower limbs, and generally, the lower trunk.

Paralysis of the lower half of the body.

An injury to the cord at the thoracic level or lower. Depending on location, this injury can impair some functions in the trunk, legs, bladder, bowels and sexual function.

Inability to feel or move the legs.

Paraplegia is a condition in which the lower part of a person's body is paralyzed and cannot willfully function. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida, but polyneuropathy may also result in paraplegia. If the arms are also paralyzed, quadriplegia is a more appropriate diagnosis.