quadriplegic

名词

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

定义 quadriplegic 名词

  1. Countablemedical

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

    • The quadriplegic uses a specially adapted wheelchair for mobility.

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

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

形容词

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

定义 quadriplegic 形容词

  1. medical

    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.

    • The accident left him quadriplegic.

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

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