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paraplegic

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paraplegic /para·ple·gic/ (-ple´jik)
1. pertaining to or of the nature of paraplegia.
2. an individual with paraplegia.
paraplegic
[-plē′jik]
Etymology: Gk, para + plege, stroke
pertaining to a person affected by paraplegia or a condition resembling paraplegia. Also paraplectic.


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