1. relating to or affected by paralysis of the lower half of the body
Usage: medical

1. a person who has paralysis of the lower half of the body
Usage: medical

Examples

• The accident left him paraplegic.
• She uses a wheelchair because she is paraplegic.
• The hospital has a specialized unit for paraplegic patients.
• He became a paraplegic after the diving accident.
• The paraplegic athlete won three gold medals.
• Physical therapy helps paraplegic individuals maintain upper body strength.
• The building was designed to be accessible for paraplegic residents.