paraplegic

[ par-uh-plee-jik, -plej-ik ]

adjective

1. having paraplegia; paralyzed in the lower half of the body or in both lower limbs as a result of spinal disease or injury.

noun

1. a person who is paralyzed in this way.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paraplegic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from New Latin paraplēgicus, from Ionic Greek paraplēgikós; paraplegia ( def )

Example Sentences

Former Missouri State Senator Chuck Graham is paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair.

From The Daily Beast

Today, the Florida woman is a partial paraplegic, he said, largely confined to her home with only her husband to care for her.

From The Daily Beast

The younger Torregiani also took a bullet that day and ended up a paraplegic.

From The Daily Beast

The patient was paraplegic, and death ensued thirty-three hours after admission.

From Project Gutenberg

While moving about the hospital camp, another man pushed him down, and the patient then became completely paraplegic.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• paralyzed