Definitions:

1. A medical condition characterized by the paralysis of all four limbs (both arms and legs) and often the torso. NOUN
   • The car accident left him with a cervical spinal cord injury, resulting in quadriplegia.
2. Paralysis caused by illness or injury to a human that results in the partial or total loss of use of all their limbs and torso. NOUN
   • Researchers are exploring new treatments for quadriplegia, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients with severe spinal cord injuries.
3. Paralysis of both arms and both legs. NOUN
   • Her quadriplegia required around-the-clock care, but she remained optimistic and active in advocating for disability rights.
4. The result of an injury to the spinal cord, particularly in the cervical or neck region, which disrupts the transmission of signals between the brain and the body. NOUN
   • Advancements in medical technology have allowed some individuals with quadriplegia to regain partial control of their limbs through electrical stimulation therapy.

Synonyms:

• paralysis
• paresis
• tetraplegia