Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called:
A) paraplegia.
B) biplegia.
C) paresthesia.
D) hemiparesis.
A) paraplegia.
Paraplegia is paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs. Biplegia is
not a classification of paralysis. Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling.
Hemiparesis is weakness on one side of the body.
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