It comes from the Greek word "plēgē", meaning "stroke" or "blow".
Here are some examples of words using the suffix "-plegia":
* Paraplegia: Paralysis of the lower half of the body.
* Quadriplegia: Paralysis of all four limbs.
* Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body.
* Monoplegia: Paralysis of a single limb.