paraplegic

[US]/'pærə'plidʒɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. experiencing paralysis of the lower half of the body
n. a person who is paralyzed from the waist down
Word Forms

Example Sentences

She became paraplegic after a car accident.

The paraplegic athlete won a gold medal in the competition.

He is a paraplegic but he doesn't let it limit his activities.

The organization provides support for paraplegic individuals.

The paraplegic man uses a wheelchair to get around.

She has been a paraplegic for ten years.

The facility is wheelchair accessible for paraplegic patients.

The doctor specializes in treating paraplegic patients.

The paraplegic woman participates in adaptive sports.

He became paraplegic due to a spinal cord injury.

Real-world Examples

Trevor was on the brink of being a paraplegic.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2018 Compilation

Paraplegic, quadriplegic patients dream about moving every night.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

Shakespeare himself, a paraplegic offered details of the study published in the lancet neurology journal.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

I took this video last week. Here's a paraplegic patient actually walking by strapping on these exoskeletons.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

I read this study where they followed people who'd won the lottery and people who'd become paraplegics.

Source: Selected Love Before Sunset

He is accused of pushing his way through stadium security workers after 2017 Super Bowl, injuring a 66-year-old paraplegic woman.

Source: AP Listening March 2018 Collection

I think these people must be paraplegic.

Source: Me Before You

A paraplegic can type on a computer with their thoughts alone.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) November 2018 Collection

But they've done studies of both of these groups--the lottery winners and people who have become paraplegics.

Source: Charm Command

I've seen people who are paralyzed – paraplegics and quadriplegics – overcome their disabilities and lead full and happy lives.

Source: 2010 ESLPod

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