paraplegia (패-러-플리-지아 (강세: 플리)) — paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal cord injury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal cord injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈpliːdʒə/
Korean meaning: 하반신 마비, 척수 손상으로 인한 다리와 하체의 마비
Korean pronunciation: 패-러-플리-지아 (강세: 플리)
Example Sentences
- The superhero movie featured a brilliant scientist who used a wheelchair due to paraplegia but still saved the world.
- Medical advances have greatly improved the quality of life for people with paraplegia.
- The Paralympic athlete with paraplegia won three gold medals in wheelchair racing.
paraplegia
NOUN//ˌpærəˈpliːdʒə//
paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal cord injury
Paralysis of legs and lower body
Paraplegia meets nostalgia in silent memories.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 의학 용어로, 'para'는 '옆에, 곁에'를 뜻하고 'plegia'는 '마비, 타격'을 의미합니다. 즉 신체 일부분(하반신)의 마비를 나타내는 전문 의학 용어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The superhero movie featured a brilliant scientist who used a wheelchair due to paraplegia but still saved the world.”
“Medical advances have greatly improved the quality of life for people with paraplegia.”
“The Paralympic athlete with paraplegia won three gold medals in wheelchair racing.”
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