Where does “facioplegia” come from?
facioplegia (English) comes from English plegia, from English -plegia, from Ancient Greek παραπληγία.
facioplegia (English): paralysis of the muscles of the face
Definitions
- paralysis of the muscles of the face
Ancestry of “facioplegia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | plegia | paralysis |
| 2 | English | -plegia | paralysis |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | παραπληγία | — |