-plegia, -pleg, -plegic, -plegy, plego-, pleg-

1. Diaphragmtic paralysis.
2. Sudden failing of the mind.
3. Derangement or disturbance of mental balance.

1. Auscultation of the chest during percussion over the larynx or trachea in cases in which the patient cannot or is not allowed to speak.
2. Auscultation of the chest through the use of nonlaryngeal vibrations in those instances where the subject is unable to talk.

The vibrations are usually induced by gentle tapping over the upper trachea and such vibrations produced by this percussion take the place of those which usually come from the vocal cords.

An allusion to the rapid strokes of vibrating cilia of infusoria.

Infusoria is one of the classes of Protozoa, including a large number of species, all of minute size.

They are found in all seas, lakes, ponds, and streams, as well as in infusions of organic matter exposed to the air.

They are distinguished by having vibrating lashes or cilia, with which they obtain their food and swim about.

1. Paralysis of abrupt onset.
2. Any type of paralysis.

An instrument for measuring the strength of a blow.

Paralysis affecting several muscles simultaneously.

Relating to paralysis affecting several muscles at the same time.

Someone who monitors sleep studies and records the relevant physiologic variables.

1. Bilateral facial paralysis.
2. Paralysis of one side of the face and of both lower limbs.

1. Paralysis affecting the face.
2. Paralysis of the facial muscles

Dementia of a rapidly progressive nature.