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quadriplegia: see paraplegia paraplegia (pâr'əplē`jēə) ..... Click the link for more information. . quadriplegia Pathol paralysis of all four limbs, usually as the result of injury to the spine quadriplegia [‚kwä·drə′plē·jə] (medicine) Paralysis affecting the four extremities of the body; may be spastic or flaccid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They are paraplegics, quadriplegics and serious stroke victims who were not supposed to be able to walk on their own again -- let alone cross the finish line of their city's marathon on their feet and have a medal placed around their necks. Obviously, three quadriplegics on a 23-foot Sonar could not compete physically with three single-leg amputees. They expect quadriplegics will be able to use this pocket-size electronic device within the next 5 years. |
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