Severe or complete loss of motor function on one side of the body. This condition is usually caused by BRAIN DISEASES that are localized to the cerebral hemisphere opposite to the side of weakness. Less frequently, BRAIN STEM lesions; cervical SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and other conditions may manifest as hemiplegia. The term hemiparesis (see PARESIS) refers to mild to moderate weakness involving one side of the body.
Also Known As:
Spastic Hemiplegia; Monoplegia; Hemiplegia, Flaccid; Hemiplegia, Spastic; Flaccid Hemiplegia; Hemiplegia, Crossed; Hemiplegia, Infantile; Hemiplegia, Post-Ictal; Hemiplegia, Transient; Crossed Hemiplegia; Crossed Hemiplegias; Flaccid Hemiplegias; Hemiplegia, Post Ictal; Hemiplegias; Hemiplegias, Crossed; Hemiplegias, Flaccid; Hemiplegias, Infantile; Hemiplegias, Post-Ictal; Hemiplegias, Spastic; Hemiplegias, Transient; Infantile Hemiplegia; Infantile Hemiplegias; Monoplegias; Post-Ictal Hemiplegia; Post-Ictal Hemiplegias; Spastic Hemiplegias; Transient Hemiplegia; Transient Hemiplegias