..... is weakness of the entire left or right side of the body. Hemiplegia is, in its most severe form, complete paralysis of half of the body.

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____ is weakness of the entire left or right side of the body. Hemiplegia is, in its most severe form, complete paralysis of half of the body.

A	HEMIPARESIS
B	PARALYSIS
C	HEMOPHILIA
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hemiplegia and hemiparesis are similar in that they describe weakness on one side of your body, and they’re caused by the same conditions and injuries. Generally, hemiplegia refers to complete paralysis, while hemiparesis refers to partial weakness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a severe or complete loss of strength, whereas hemiparesis refers to a relatively mild loss of strength. [ from HPO]

Detailed explanation-3: -Hemiplegia refers to severe or complete loss of strength leading to paralysis on one side of the body and is usually the result of brain damage in the cerebral hemisphere, opposite the side of paralysis. Hemiplegia may be caused by several vascular conditions, injuries, infections, and congenital disorders.

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