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. [ url:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paraplegia ]
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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.