| flaccid | Weak, lax and soft. Origin: L. Flaccidus (18 Nov 1997) |
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| flaccid ectropion | Ectropion of the lower eyelid following paralysis of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Synonym: flaccid ectropion, paralytic ectropion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flaccid membrane | Triangular loose part of tympanic membrane between the malleolar folds. Synonym: pars flaccida membranae tympani, flaccid membrane, membrana flaccida, Rivinus' membrane, Shrapnell's membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flaccid paralysis | Paralysis with a loss of muscle tone. Compare: spastic diplegia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flaccid part of tympanic membrane | Triangular loose part of tympanic membrane between the malleolar folds. Synonym: pars flaccida membranae tympani, flaccid membrane, membrana flaccida, Rivinus' membrane, Shrapnell's membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| crossed hemiplegia | alternating hemiplegia |
| hemiplegia | <neurology> Paralysis of one side of the body. Origin: Gr. Pleg = stroke (18 Nov 1997) |
| spastic hemiplegia | A hemiplegia with increased tone in the antigravity muscles of the affected side. (05 Mar 2000) |
| double hemiplegia | Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body. Synonym: double hemiplegia. Origin: G. Di-, two, + plege, a stroke (05 Mar 2000) |
| infantile hemiplegia | Indefinite term for any motor abnormality in the infant caused by or attributed to the birthing process; includes obstetrical paralysis, infantile hemiplegia, etc. Synonym: infantile hemiplegia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| facial hemiplegia | Paralysis of one side of the face, the muscles of the extremities being unaffected. (05 Mar 2000) |