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quadriplegia

 

[ ˌkwɒdrɪˈplɛdʒɪə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Quadriplegia refers to a medical condition characterized by the partial or complete loss of movement and sensation in all four limbs and torso. This paralysis is typically the result of a spinal cord injury or a neurological condition that affects the nerve pathways in the body. People with quadriplegia often require assistance with daily activities, and their condition can have significant impacts on their quality of life. Rehabilitation and therapy are crucial in helping individuals manage their condition and maximize their abilities.

Synonyms

loss of mobility, paralysis, tetraplegia

Examples of usage

  • She had to adapt her home for her son’s quadriplegia.
  • Quadriplegia can occur due to various causes, including accidents or diseases.
  • Living with quadriplegia presents many challenges.
  • The patient's quadriplegia resulted from a diving accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "quadriplegia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quadriplegia

🇮🇳 क्वाड्रिप्लेजिया

🇩🇪 Quadriplegie

🇮🇩 kuadriplegia

🇺🇦 квадриплегія

🇵🇱 kwadriplegia

🇯🇵 四肢麻痺 (ししまひ)

🇫🇷 quadriplégie

🇪🇸 cuadriplejía

🇹🇷 kadripleji

🇰🇷 사지마비 (sajimabi)

🇸🇦 شلل رباعي (شلل رباعي)

🇨🇿 kvadr paralýza

🇸🇰 kvadriplegia

🇨🇳 四肢瘫痪 (sì zhī tān huàn)

🇸🇮 kvadriplegija

🇮🇸 fjórfaldur lömun

🇰🇿 төрт аяқтың салдануы

🇬🇪 ქვადრიპლეგია

🇦🇿 kvadriplegiya

🇲🇽 cuadriplejía

Etymology

The word 'quadriplegia' is derived from the Latin roots 'quadri-', meaning 'four', and 'plegia', which comes from the Greek 'plege' signifying 'strike' or 'paralysis'. This term emerged in the medical lexicon in the late 19th century as healthcare professionals sought to accurately describe the condition of patients who had lost the use of all four limbs. Quadriplegia is a serious and often life-altering diagnosis that brings numerous medical and social implications. Since its inception, the understanding and treatment of quadriplegia have evolved significantly, leading to improved outcomes for those affected by it.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,761, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.