polyplegic

/pɒlɪˈpleɡɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or affected by multiple paralysis; suffering from multiple plegia ( paralysis of parts of the body)

“The patient was diagnosed with polyplegic due to the multiple strokes she suffered.”

2. noun

A person having multiple paralysis

“The doctor examined the patient, who was a polyplegic, to determine the cause of the condition.”

Synonyms

  • paralytic
  • plegic

Antonyms

  • mobile
  • normal