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What is the term used to mention the paralysis of one half of the body by the loss of muscle strength?

  1. Hemiplegia

  2. Paraplegia

  3. Monoplegia

  4. Quadriplegia

  5. Hypotonia
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Explanation

It is the inability to move a group of muscles in one side of the body. When hemiplegia is caused by a stroke, it often involves muscles in the face, arms, and legs. In elderly individuals, strokes are the most common cause of hemiplegia.

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