noun
- plural of paraplegia; conditions involving paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by spinal cord injury or disease
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hospital specializes in treating various paraplegias resulting from car accidents.
- Research into paraplegias has led to advances in spinal cord therapy.
- Different types of paraplegias require different rehabilitation approaches.
- The study examined paraplegias caused by tumors versus traumatic injuries.
- Support groups help families cope with newly diagnosed paraplegias.
- Medical advances have improved outcomes for many paraplegias.