paraplegia

/ˌpærəˈpliːdʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

partial or complete paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by injury to the spinal cord.

“She contracted paraplegia after the diving accident.”

Synonyms

  • paralysis
  • quadriplegia
  • tetraplegia

Antonyms

  • mobility preservation
  • paralysis prevention