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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek, combining 'para' (beside, alongside) and 'plegia' (paralysis). It was coined as a medical term to describe paralysis that occurs alongside normal function, specifically referring to partial paralysis of the lower limbs.
Breakdown
para- (beside, alongside) + -plegia (paralysis, from Greek plege meaning stroke or blow). The term literally means 'paralysis beside' or partial paralysis.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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