For a person with no verbal speech capability, use woman without speech . Do not use mute or dumb. Spinal cord injury . Describes a condition in which there has been permanent damage to the spinal cord. Quadriplegia denotes substantial or total loss of function in all four extremities.
Paraplegia refers to substantial or total loss of function in the lower part of the body only.
Say man with paraplegia, woman who is paralyzed, or person with a physical disability. Caused by interruption of blood to brain. Stroke survivor is preferred over stroke victim. Substance dependence . Substance dependence is generally characterized by impaired control over consumption, preoccupation with the substance, and denial of impairment in life areas.