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Parplegic

A parplegic is a person who experiences paralysis of the lower body, typically caused by spinal cord injury. This term is used to describe individuals who have limited or no ability to move or feel their legs and, in some cases, their lower torso. Parplegia can result in varying degrees of impairment, from partial loss of movement and sensation to complete paralysis.

Examples:

As a Noun:

• The parplegic relied on a wheelchair for mobility.
• She is a remarkable parplegic athlete, participating in wheelchair basketball competitions.

As an Adjective:

• The parplegic patient underwent extensive rehabilitation.
• He adapted his car to accommodate his parplegic brother's wheelchair.

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