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give the definition of Paralysis
- complete loss of motor or sensory function
- -may be temporary or permanent loss
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give the definition of paresis
- partial or incomplete paralysis
- -also an organic mental disease--> prognosis-termial
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whaat is monoplegia
paralysis of a single extremity
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what is hemiplegia
paraylysis of a single extremity
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what is paraplegia
paralysis of lower portion of body and legs
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what is diplegia
- paralysis of similar parts on both sides of the body
- -usually congenital or from injury at birth
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