1. paralysis of one side of the body, typically caused by stroke or brain injury
Usage: medical

Examples

• The stroke left him with hemiplegia affecting his right arm and leg.
• Physical therapy can help patients with hemiplegia regain some mobility.
• Hemiplegia is a common consequence of damage to the motor cortex.
• The doctor explained that her hemiplegia was caused by a blood clot in the brain.
• Recovery from hemiplegia varies greatly depending on the extent of brain damage.
• Occupational therapy teaches hemiplegia patients new ways to perform daily tasks.