quadruple amputee

When a victim, either through traumatic injury or a disease, loses part or all of both arms and both legs, rendering them immobile and wholly dependent on caregivers for their daily needs.

They are often called 達磨 (daruma, doll) due to the fact they cannot move on their own.

See Also

• amputee
• double amputee
• triple amputee

This tag implicates amputee (learn more).