quadriplegic
/ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒɪk/
NOUN
1. A person affected by paralysis of all four limbs
A person who experiences paralysis affecting both arms and both legs, usually as a result of a spinal cord injury.
1.1. Person with four-limb paralysis
A person who has lost voluntary movement or sensation in all four limbs due to quadriplegia.
Synonyms
- tetraplegic
Examples
- The rehabilitation center provided specialized care for the newly diagnosed quadriplegic.
Related Words
- paraplegic
- paralytic
- wheelchair user
- person with quadriplegia
ADJECTIVE
2. Affected by paralysis of all four limbs
Of, relating to, or experiencing paralysis of both arms and both legs.
2.1. Medical condition
Describing a person or condition involving paralysis of all four limbs.
Synonyms
- tetraplegic
- paralyzed
Examples
- The accident left him quadriplegic, requiring long-term rehabilitation and support.