Tetraplegia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Paralysis of all four limbs. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Complete paralysis from below the jaw. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
quadriparesisquadriparesisquadriplegiaquadriplegiatetraparalysis

Etymology

From tetra- + -plegia.

Related phrases

spastic tetraplegia

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