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Quadriplegia Definition
Definition
Injury or disease to a the nervous system can affect the ability to move a particular part of the body. This reduced motor ability is called paralysis.
- Paraplegia—paralysis of both legs or both arms
- Quadriplegia (sometimes called tetraplegia)—paralysis of both legs and both arms
Paraplegia
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