paraplegic
noun
UK/ˌpær.əˈpliː.dʒɪk/
US/ˌper.əˈpliː.dʒɪk/
Definitions of paraplegic noun
- Countable(可数名词)medical(医学)
A person who has paralysis in the lower part of the body, affecting both legs.
下半身瘫痪者
The paraplegic actively participates in disability sports.
这位截瘫患者积极参与残疾人运动。
The medical team is dedicated to improving the quality of life for paraplegics.
医疗团队致力于改善截瘫患者的生活质量。
Research shows that providing appropriate physical therapy is crucial for paraplegics.
研究显示，提供适当的物理治疗对截瘫患者至关重要。
adjective
UK/ˌpær.əˈpliː.dʒɪk/
US/ˌper.əˈpliː.dʒɪk/
Definitions of paraplegic adjective
- medical(医学)
Relating to or affected by paralysis of the lower body, especially the legs.
半身不遂的
After the accident, he became paraplegic.
事故发生后，他变成了截瘫患者。
This institution is dedicated to helping paraplegic people readjust to life.
这所机构致力于帮助截瘫患者重新适应生活。
She is researching new therapies for paraplegic patients.
她正在研究针对截瘫患者的新疗法。