quadriplegic
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/ˌkwɑːdrɪˈpliːdʒɪk/
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/ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒɪk/
noun
R
A person who cannot move or use their arms and legs because of an injury or illness.
The quadriplegic athlete inspired many with his determination to compete.
adjective
R
Unable to move or use one's arms and legs due to an injury or illness.
After the accident, he became quadriplegic and needed a wheelchair.
translation
A person who cannot move or use their arms and legs because of an injury or illness.
Unable to move or use one's arms and legs due to an injury or illness.
Word Forms
Plural
quadriplegics