quadriplegic
名词
UK/ˌkwɒd.rəˈpliː.dʒɪk/
US/ˌkwɑː.drəˈpliː.dʒɪk/
定义 quadriplegic 名词
- 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
- 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.