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quadriplegia

/ˌkwɒdɹɪˈpliːd͡ʒə/ /ˌkwɑdɹɪˈplid͡ʒə/

Meanings
noun
Paralysis from the neck down

Examples :

"After the car accident, he was diagnosed with quadriplegia, meaning he couldn't move his arms or legs. "
medicine disease body physiology condition

Related Words

Illustration limbs

limbs noun

/lɪmz/

A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

"The child waved his limbs excitedly, trying to swim in the shallow water. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration move

move noun

/muːv/

The act of moving; a movement.

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

Illustration paralysis

paralysis noun

/pəˈɹæləsəs/

The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

"After the accident, the athlete suffered paralysis in his left leg. "

Illustration neck

neck noun

/nɛk/

The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.

"Giraffes have long necks."

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down noun

/daʊn/

A negative aspect; a downer.

"The bad news about the project was a real down for the team. "

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arms noun

/ɑːmz/ /ɑɹmz/

The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.

"She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”"

Illustration diagnosed

diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "