paraplegic — a person who is paralyzed in the lower half of the body, typically as a result of spinal injury or disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is paralyzed in the lower half of the body, typically as a result of spinal injury or disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈplidʒɪk/
Korean meaning: 하반신 마비 환자 (척수 손상이나 질병으로 다리가 마비된 사람)
Korean pronunciation: 패-러-플리-직 (강세: 플리)
Example Sentences
- The paraplegic basketball team won the championship with incredible teamwork.
- My paraplegic friend always beats me at video games because he has more time to practice!
- The new paraplegic-friendly building design includes ramps and wider doorways.
paraplegic
NOUN//ˌpærəˈplidʒɪk//
a person who is paralyzed in the lower half of the body, typically as a result of spinal injury or disease
Paralympic athlete with paralyzed legs
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Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, 'para'는 '옆에, 곁에'를 의미하고 'plegia'는 '마비'를 뜻합니다. 마치 정상적인 움직임 '옆에서' 마비가 일어난다는 의미로 만들어진 의학 용어입니다.
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“The paraplegic basketball team won the championship with incredible teamwork.”
“My paraplegic friend always beats me at video games because he has more time to practice!”
“The new paraplegic-friendly building design includes ramps and wider doorways.”
“She became a paraplegic after the skiing accident but still dreams of becoming a winter sports coach.”
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