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Tetraplegia/tetraparesis

MedGen UID:
868203
Concept ID:
C4022595
Disease or Syndrome
HPO: HP:0030182

Definition

Loss of strength in all four limbs. Tetraplegia refers to a complete loss of strength, whereas Tetraparesis refers to an incomplete loss of strength. [from HPO]

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