1. people who are paralyzed in all four limbs, typically due to spinal cord injury
Usage: medical term; plural form

Examples

• The hospital has a specialized unit for quadriplegics.
• Many quadriplegics use wheelchairs for mobility.
• The support group helps quadriplegics adjust to their new circumstances.
• Advances in technology have improved quality of life for quadriplegics.
• The rehabilitation center trains quadriplegics to use assistive devices.
• Some quadriplegics regain limited movement through intensive therapy.