paraplegic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is unable to use their legs due to injury or illness, often referred to as being wheelchair-bound.

  - "John was a paraplegic after the car accident."
  - "The charity organized a fundraiser for paraplegic veterans."

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Variants

List of all variants of paraplegic that leads to same result
paraplegia , paraplegias , paraplegic , paraplegics

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'para' (beside) and 'plegia' (paralysis).

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 282,000 people in the United States are living with spinal cord injuries, of which about 78% are paraplegic or quadriplegic.

2. The first successful spinal cord injury repair was performed in 1934 by Dr. Joseph B. McCormick.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quadriplegic: A person who is unable to use their legs and arms due to injury or illness.

2. Paraplegia: The condition of being a paraplegic.

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Culture

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Paraplegics have been portrayed in various forms of media, including literature, art, and film, often highlighting their struggles and achievements.

How to Memorize "paraplegic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a wheelchair unable to use their legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone in a wheelchair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Can't Walk' to remember the definition of paraplegic.

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