rachioplegia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Paralysis of the spine or spinal column.

Pronunciation

/ˌreɪkiəʊˈpliːdʒə/ /ˌrækioʊˈpliːdʒə/

Word forms

rachioplegia rhachioplegia

Etymology

From rachi- + -o- + -plegia, from Ancient Greek πληγή (plēgḗ) + + -ia.

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