quadriplegia
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rəˈpli noun Pathology.
paralysis of all four limbs or of the entire body below the neck.
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quadriplegia (ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒɪə, -dʒə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| pathol hemiplegia Compare paraplegia Also called: tetraplegia paralysis of all four limbs, usually as the result of injury to the spine | |
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
quadriplegia quad·ri·ple·gi·a (kwŏd'rə-plē'jē-ə, -jə)
n.
Paralysis of all four limbs. Also called tetraplegia.
quad'ri·ple'gic adj. & n.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| quadriplegia (kwŏd'rə-plē'jē-ə) Pronunciation Key
Paralysis of the body from the neck down, caused by injury to the spinal cord. |
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Example sentences
Cancer and chronic pain on top of quadriplegia is a little challenging.
Quadriplegia: loss of function in both the upper and lower extremities as a result of cervical and upper thoracic spine injuries.
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