quadriplegia

English

/ˌkwɑdɹɪˈplid͡ʒə/, /ˌkwɒdɹɪˈpliːd͡ʒə/

noun
Definitions
  • paralysis from the neck down
  • paralysis of all four limbs

Etymology

Prefix from English plegia derived from Ancient Greek πλήσσειν (strike).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πλήσσειν

Gloss

strike

Concept
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