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Definition of tetraplegia in English English dictionary
- paralysis of all four limbs
- Complete paralysis from below the jaw
- {i} paralysis in four limbs
- spastic tetraplegia
- The loss of most motor function in all four limbs; normally caused by brain stem injury
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tet·ra·ple·gi·aSynonyms
quadriplegiaPronunciation
Etymology
() Ancient Greek τετρα- (tetra-, “four”) + πληγή (plēgē, “blow”).Resimler
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