Paraplegic
noun
A person who has lost the ability to move their legs and lower part of their body, usually due to a spinal cord injury.
After his accident, he became paraplegic and had to adjust to a new way of living.
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paraplegic individual,paraplegic patient,paraplegic community
noun
A person who has lost the ability to move their legs and lower part of their body, usually due to a spinal cord injury.
After his accident, he became paraplegic and had to adjust to a new way of living.
Usage tips
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paraplegic individual,paraplegic patient,paraplegic community
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understand that paraplegic describes a specific condition that relates to physical disability.
Many medical documents use precise terms like 'paraplegic' to describe patients.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Considerations
Be aware that referring to someone as paraplegic may evoke strong emotions and attitudes about disability.
Approach discussions with sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Resources
Look for available resources and support systems for paraplegic individuals.
Organizations provide valuable help.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understand that paraplegic describes a specific condition that relates to physical disability.
Many medical documents use precise terms like 'paraplegic' to describe patients.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Considerations
Be aware that referring to someone as paraplegic may evoke strong emotions and attitudes about disability.
Approach discussions with sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Resources
Look for available resources and support systems for paraplegic individuals.
Organizations provide valuable help.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understand that paraplegic describes a specific condition that relates to physical disability.
Many medical documents use precise terms like 'paraplegic' to describe patients.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Considerations
Be aware that referring to someone as paraplegic may evoke strong emotions and attitudes about disability.
Approach discussions with sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Resources
Look for available resources and support systems for paraplegic individuals.
Organizations provide valuable help.
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