quadriplegic

quad·ri·ple·gia

Q5009700 (kwŏd′rə-plē′jə, -jē-ə)n. Complete paralysis of the body from the neck down. Also called tetraplegia.

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[quadri- (because all four limbs are affected ) + -plegia.]

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quad′ri·ple′gic adj. & n.

quadriplegic

(ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒɪk) adj (Pathology) of, relating to, or afflicted with quadriplegian (Pathology) a person afflicted with quadriplegia

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quadriplegic - a person who is paralyzed in both arms and both legshandicapped person - a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially

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