What is another word for diplegia?
Pronunciation: [dɪplˈiːd͡ʒə] (IPA) 
Diplegia is a medical term used to describe a condition characterized by paralysis or weakness in the muscles of both sides of the body. It is often associated with cerebral palsy and can affect the legs, arms or the entire body. There are several synonyms for the term diplegia, including spastic diplegia, bilateral spasticity, and double hemiplegia. Other similar terms to diplegia include paraparesis and quadriparesis, which both describe a weakness or partial paralysis of the legs or arms respectively. Diplegia can also be referred to as "bilateral cerebral palsy', which is a condition caused by damage to the brain before, during or shortly after birth.
