paraplegic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down)
  2. adjective suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord

Etymology

From para- + -plegic.

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