Meaning of the word tetraplegia in English

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tetraplegia

US /ˌtɛtrəˈpliːdʒə/
UK /ˌtɛtrəˈpliːdʒə/

Noun

paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso; quadriplegia

Example:
After the accident, he was diagnosed with tetraplegia.
Research into treatments for tetraplegia is ongoing.