noun
- paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by injury or disease of the spinal cord
Usage: medical
Examples
- The accident resulted in paraplegia, leaving him unable to walk.
- She adapted to life with paraplegia and became a Paralympic athlete.
- Paraplegia can be caused by spinal cord injuries or certain diseases.
- The rehabilitation center specializes in helping patients with paraplegia.
- Modern wheelchairs have greatly improved mobility for people with paraplegia.
- Research into spinal cord repair offers hope for treating paraplegia.