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Paralysis of four extremities is called quadriplegia or tetraplegia.
Quadriplegic or tetraplegic is the correct term for anyone who has paralysis of all four limbs.
Quadriparesis is weakness in all four limbs.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSomeone with paralysis of all four extremities has quadriplegia, and the related adjective is quadriplegic.
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∙ 12y agoQuadraplegic means relating to quadriplegia, the paralysis of all four extremities.
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∙ 10y agoQuadriplegia is the medical term meaning paralysis of all four extremities.
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What does Pulse motor and sensation times four mean?
The person has pulses that can be felt in all four limbs, they can move all four limbs, and they can feel all four limbs.
What is the medical term meaning paralysis from the neck down?
Paralysis from the neck down is usually cased by a broken spinal cord.
What is the meaning of quadriplegia?
Quadriplegia is a medical condition caused by trauma to the cervical spinal cord in the neck, vertebrae levels C 1 through C 8. It results in either total or partial paralysis in all four limbs (arms and legs).
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29 BONES
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He has Arthrogryposis in all four limbs.
How do quolls move?
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How many legs does a Clouded Leopard have?
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What is a parapleg-erino?
Someone who is paraplegic. (They are paralysed in all four limbs)
Do all animals with backbones have four limbs?
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How many limbs does a red eyed tree frog have?
All adult frogs, including red-eyed tree frogs, have four limbs.
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