-plegia

1. a combining form meaning “paralysis, cessation of motion,” in the limbs or region of the body specified by the initial element.

   cardioplegia; hemiplegia; quadriplegia.

-plegia

combining form

1. indicating a specified type of paralysis

   paraplegia

Other Word Forms

• -plegic combining form

Word History and Origins

Origin of -plegia¹

< Greek -plēgia, combining form representing plēgḗ blow, stroke; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -plegia¹

from Greek, from plēgē stroke, from plēssein to strike

Example Sentences

Plegia is the cessation of motion.

From Literature

Of the many persons offering him their service, 'he retained one Knight skilled in taking vadia and plegia;' and within the year was himself well skilled.

From Project Gutenberg

Of the many persons offering him their service 'he retained one Knight skilled in taking vadia and plegia;' and within the year was himself well skilled.

From Project Gutenberg

When To Use

What does -plegia mean?

The combining form -plegia is used like a suffix meaning “paralysis, cessation (stopping) of motion.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.The form -plegia comes from Greek plēgḗ, meaning “blow” or “stroke.”What are variants of -plegia?When combined with words or word elements to denote the adjective form of the word, -plegia becomes -plegic, as in paraplegic.