word
Paraplegic
Peh-ruh-PLEH-gihk
/ˌpɛrʌˈplɛɡɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
paraplegic
Dictionary meaning
Suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord.
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