1. relating to or affected by paralysis of all four limbs
Usage: medical

1. a person who has paralysis of all four limbs
Usage: medical

Examples

• The accident left him quadriplegic.
• She works as a therapist specializing in quadriplegic patients.
• The quadriplegic athlete competed in wheelchair racing.
• New technology helps quadriplegic individuals control computers with eye movements.
• The hospital has a specialized unit for quadriplegic care.
• As a quadriplegic, he relies on a ventilator for breathing assistance.