Match the condition with the appropriate description.
-Paralysis of all limbs

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Quadriplegia is a condition that causes paralysis in all four limbs, usually as a result of a spinal cord injury.

Note: None of the other conditions listed in the options typically cause paralysis of all limbs. Muscular dystrophy, for example, is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the muscles, causing weakness and wasting over time. Cystic fibrosis is a respiratory and digestive disorder caused by a faulty gene. Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disorder that affects nerve cells that control muscle movement. Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the development of the spine and spinal cord. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, causing pressure and potentially damaging the brain tissue.

Match the Condition with the Appropriate Description