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quadriplegia [Am ˌkwɑdrəˈplidʒ(i)ə, Brit ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒə] N U

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Since a spinal cord injury at age 16 that resulted in quadriplegia he has used a wheelchair for mobility. en.wikipedia.org

The cost of caring for someone with quadriplegia is estimated to be $9.5 million over their lifetime. www.9news.com.au

Onset of the condition may occur at any age, producing signs ranging from neck pain to quadriplegia. en.wikipedia.org

No one would take a wheelchair away from someone with quadriplegia, so why take the supports away from our children? www.stuff.co.nz

In extreme cases, the condition can lead to quadriplegia and even death from acute respiratory failure. en.wikipedia.org

For example, incidence of quadriplegia decreased from 2.24 and 10.66 per 100,000 participants in high school and college football in 1976, to 1.30 and 2.66 per 100,000 participants in 1977. en.wikipedia.org

Schizophrenia is a major cause of disability, with active psychosis ranked as the third-most-disabling condition after quadriplegia and dementia and ahead of paraplegia and blindness. en.wikipedia.org

The claimant suffered a brain injury and quadriplegia. en.wikipedia.org

People with high-level disabilities, such as quadriplegia, have complete control of the vessel, with many sailing solo. en.wikipedia.org

In the accident, he damaged his spine leaving him with quadriplegia. en.wikipedia.org

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