ophthalmoplegia

Questions

What does ophthalmoplegia mean?

A complete paralysis of the extraocular muscles which are responsible for eye movements.

Where does ophthalmoplegia come from?

From ophthalmo- + -plegia.

How to pronounce ophthalmoplegia

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