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MeSH Heading: Paraplegia
Tree Number(s): C10.597.622.669; C23.888.592.636.637
Unique ID: D010264
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010264
Annotation: also available is QUADRIPLEGIA; note X ref spastic paraplegia: SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA, HEREDITARY is also available
Scope Note: Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.
Entry Term(s): Paralysis, Legs; Paralysis, Lower Extremities; Paralysis, Lower Limbs; Paraplegia, Ataxic; Paraplegia, Cerebral; Paraplegia, Flaccid; Paraplegia, Spastic; Paraplegia, Spinal; Spastic Paraplegia
NLM Classification #: WL 346
Public MeSH Note: 1966; for PARALYSIS, SPASTIC see MUSCLE SPASTICITY 1966-78, see PARALYSIS, SPASTICITY 1963-78
History Note: 1963
Date Established: 1963/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2009/07/06

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Concept UI: M0015903
Scope Note: Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.
Terms: Paraplegia Preferred Term
Term UI T030314
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Paralysis, Lower Extremities
Term UI T371193
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Paralysis, Legs
Term UI T371194
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Paralysis, Lower Limbs
Term UI T371195
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000)

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