Paraplegy is a medical condition that is characterized by the loss of sensory and motor function in the lower limbs. It is caused by damage to the spinal cord or nerves that control movement in the legs. Synonyms for paraplegy include paralysis, paresis, loss of sensation, and spinal cord injury. Other terms that can be used to describe this condition are hemiplegia, quadriplegia, and tetraplegia. These terms are used to describe paralysis or loss of sensation in different parts of the body. Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body, while quadriplegia and tetraplegia refer to paralysis or loss of sensation in all four limbs.