Definitions

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  • noun paralysis of all four limbs
  • noun Complete paralysis from below the jaw

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek τετρα- (tetra-, "four") + πληγή (plēgē, "blow").

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Examples

  • Neural control of computer cursor velocity by decoding motor cortical spiking activity in humans with tetraplegia.

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

  • Neural control of computer cursor velocity by decoding motor cortical spiking activity in humans with tetraplegia.

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

  • Complete "locked-in syndrome," which is sometimes characterized as "living eyes in a dead body" and was the condition described by Jean-Dominique Bauby in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, [1] is identified by tetraplegia (the paralysis of all four limbs), paralytic mutism (an inability to speak), the oculomotor deviation known as lateral gaze palsy, and the inability to breathe unaided.

    The Case of Theresa Schiavo Didion, Joan 2005

  • For example, if you have C-7 tetraplegia, you may use a joystick as the input device, but the top of the joystick may need to be modified to accommodate for your lack of grip.

    How To Buy & Sell just about Everything Jeff Wuorio 2003

  • For example, if you have C-7 tetraplegia, you may use a joystick as the input device, but the top of the joystick may need to be modified to accommodate for your lack of grip.

    How To Buy & Sell just about Everything Jeff Wuorio 2003

  • For example, if you have C-7 tetraplegia, you may use a joystick as the input device, but the top of the joystick may need to be modified to accommodate for your lack of grip.

    How To Buy & Sell just about Everything Jeff Wuorio 2003

  • Quadriplegia (tetraplegia) Paralysis or loss of movement in the muscles of both arms and legs caused by disease or injury to the spinal cord, in the neck.

    Chapter 9 1999

  • Hochberg LR, Serruya MD, Friehs GM, Mukand JA, Saleh M, et al. (2006) Neuronal ensemble control of prosthetic devices by a human with tetraplegia.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles James Robert White et al. 2010

  • The total includes 48,243 people with tetraplegia (impairment of the arms, trunk, legs and pelvic function) and 30,324 people with paraplegia (in which arm function is not impaired);

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ANDRÉ PICARD 2010

  • Slide 102: Akibatnya: tetraplegia Foto x-ray C1-C7

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2008

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