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Noun: quadriplegia  ,kwód-ru'plee-jee-u
  1. Paralysis of both arms and both legs
    "The diving accident resulted in quadriplegia, leaving him dependent on full-time care";
    - tetraplegia

Derived forms: quadriplegias

Type of: palsy, paralysis

Encyclopedia: Quadriplegia