tetraplegia

English - English

Definition of tetraplegia in English English dictionary

paralysis of all four limbs

Complete paralysis from below the jaw

{i} paralysis in four limbs

Related Terms

spastic tetraplegia

The loss of most motor function in all four limbs; normally caused by brain stem injury

Hyphenation

tet·ra·ple·gi·a

Synonyms

quadriplegia

Etymology

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