par|a|ple|gic

par|a|ple|gic
par|a|ple|gic «PAR uh PLEHJ ihk, -PLEE jihk», noun, adjective.
–n.
a person afflicted with paraplegia: »

Then there are the paraplegics (both sides paralyzed from the waist down) who can be taught to crutch-walk and wait on themselves (Marguerite Clark).

–adj.
having to do with, or afflicted with, paraplegia.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • paraplegic — par|a|ple|gic [ ,perə plidʒık ] noun count someone who is affected by paraplegia ╾ par|a|ple|gic adjective …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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