Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called:
A)paraplegia.
B)biplegia.
C)paresthesia.
D)hemiparesis.

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Paraplegia specifically refers to paralysis of the lower half of the body and both legs. Biplegia refers to paralysis of both sides of the body, but does not specifically indicate the lower portion or legs. Paresthesia refers to abnormal sensations such as tingling or numbness, and hemiparesis refers to weakness on one side of the body.

Paralysis of the Lower Portion of the Body and Both