quadriplegic
noun
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Quadriplegia is the result of injury or illness, almost always affecting the spine. Though a paraplegic has lost the use only of his or her legs, quadriplegics are paralyzed in all four limbs. Today voice-activated wheelchairs help the quadriplegic get around, and houses can be equipped with similar systems to operate lights and appliances; monkeys have even been trained to assist quadriplegics with everyday tasks. The work of the quadriplegic actor Christopher Reeve has led to remarkable advances in developing new nerve connections, enabling some determined paraplegics and quadriplegics to walk again.
Examples of quadriplegic in a Sentence
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
Eight years later, after living an inspiring life as a quadriplegic, Christopher died of heart failure at the age of 52 in 2004.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
As a quadriplegic, Kirk has relearned how to live an active life, which has involved learning to be patient with himself and his progress.
—Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
Its first patient, 29-year-old quadriplegic Noland Arbaugh, received an implant in late January.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Quadriplegic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadriplegic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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quadriplegic
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quadriplegic
1 of 2 adjective
quadriplegic
2 of 2 nouncalled also tetraplegic
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