paraplegic

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adjective

para·​ple·​gic -ˈplē-jik How to pronounce paraplegic (audio)
: of, relating to, or affected with paraplegia

paraplegic

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noun

: an individual affected with paraplegia

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“Paraplegic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/paraplegic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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