Paraplegic

/ˌpærəˈpliːdʒɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who is affected by paraplegia.

The charity event raised funds to support paraplegics in the community.

a person who has impaired movement or function in the lower limbs due to injury or medical condition.

As a paraplegic, she has become an advocate for accessibility in public spaces.

adjective

relating to or affected by paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease.

The paraplegic man showcased remarkable determination as he learned to adapt to his new way of life.

characterized by or involving the loss of movement or sensation in the lower part of the body.

Paraplegic patients often require extensive rehabilitation to regain independence.

From Greek 'para-' meaning 'beside' or 'beyond' and '-plegia' meaning 'paralysis.'

wheelchair-bound

Referring to someone who uses a wheelchair for mobility, often used synonymously with paraplegic.

spinal injury

Referring to injuries of the spine that can result in paraplegia.

mobility impairment

A general term for any condition that limits a person's ability to move, including paraplegia.

quadriplegic

A person affected by paralysis of all four limbs.

paralysis

The loss of the ability to move one or more limbs.

rehabilitation

The process of therapy aimed at recovering skills and movement for individuals with disabilities.

Wheely

He's a wheely, but he gets around just fine with his chair.

Roller

After his injury, he became a roller and adapted to a new lifestyle.