tetraplegia

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek τετρα- (tetra-, “four”) + πληγή (plēgḗ, “blow”).

Noun

tetraplegia (countable and uncountable, plural tetraplegias)

  1. Paralysis of all four limbs.
  2. Complete paralysis from below the jaw.

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Italian

Etymology

From tetra- +‎ -plegia.

Noun

tetraplegia f (plural tetraplegie)

  1. quadriplegia
    Synonym: quadriplegia

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