paraparetic
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A person with partial loss of movement in both legs
- noun
- /ˌpærəˈpærɪtɪk/
- Specialized
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parapléjico
- As a paraparetic, he learned to use adaptive equipment to improve his mobility.
Examples
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Physical therapy sessions are essential for a paraparetic to maintain muscle strength.
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The hospital provided special support for each paraparetic patient during rehabilitation.
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The paraparetic patients participated in the rehabilitation program.
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Many paraparetics benefit from physical therapy.
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The hospital provided special support for each paraparetic patient during rehabilitation.
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As a paraparetic, he learned to use adaptive equipment to improve his mobility.
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Physical therapy sessions are essential for a paraparetic to maintain muscle strength.
Antonyms
How Paralyzed
Surface Forms
paraparetic singular
paraparetics plural
Etymology
Paraparetic comes from para- ('partial' or 'beside') and -paretic meaning 'weakness', like the idea in paralysis. So, a paraparetic is a person who has partial weakness or partial paralysis of the legs.