Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Hemiparesis(also: Hemiplegia, One-Sided Weakness)
- Weakness or partial paralysis affecting one side of the body, commonly resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurological conditions. Hemiparesis affects motor control, coordination, and strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on the affected side. People with…
- Hemiplegia(also: Hemiparesis)
- A condition involving paralysis or severe weakness on one side of the body, most commonly resulting from stroke but also caused by traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, or other neurological conditions. Hemiplegia affects the arm, leg, and sometimes facial muscles on the…
- Hypotonia(also: Low Muscle Tone, Muscle Hypotonia, Floppy Muscle Syndrome)
- A condition characterized by decreased muscle tone, resulting in reduced resistance to passive movement and often affecting posture and motor control. Hypotonia is common in many developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and various genetic conditions.…
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