quadriplegic

noun

UK/ˌkwɒd.rəˈpliː.dʒɪk/
US/ˌkwɑː.drəˈpliː.dʒɪk/

Definitions of quadriplegic noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)medical(醫學)

    A person who has permanent loss of movement or sensation in both arms and legs, typically due to a severe spinal cord injury.

    因脊椎損傷導致四肢癱瘓的人

    • The quadriplegic uses a specially adapted wheelchair for mobility.

      這位四肢癱瘓者使用特別改裝的輪椅來移動。

    • He became a quadriplegic after the accident and requires round-the-clock care.

      他在事故後成為四肢癱瘓者,需要全天候的照顧。

    • Despite being a quadriplegic, she actively participates in various sports activities.

      儘管她是一名四肢癱瘓者,她仍然積極參與各種體育活動。

adjective

UK/ˌkwɒd.rəˈpliː.dʒɪk/
US/ˌkwɑː.drəˈpliː.dʒɪk/

Definitions of quadriplegic adjective

  1. medical(醫學)

    Describing the state of being permanently unable to move or feel your arms and legs, typically due to a severe injury to the spinal cord.

    四肢癱瘓的

    • The accident left him quadriplegic.

      這場意外使他成為四肢癱瘓者。

    • Following the diagnosis, he was confirmed to be quadriplegic.

      經過診斷後,他被確認是四肢癱瘓者。

    • The condition dramatically reduced the patient’s quality of life, resulting in him being quadriplegic.

      這種狀況極大地降低了患者的生活質量,導致他四肢癱瘓。