| A | B |
|---|
| abdomen | the part of the body containing the stomach, intestines, and other important organs |
| dedication | devotion |
| leg brace | a device used to support a leg |
| polio | a severe, infectious, viral disease that destroys nervous tissue in the spinal cord causing paralysis and wasting away of muscles |
| triumphant | victorious or successful |
| artificial | made by human skill or labor; not natural |
| gait | a manner of walking or running |
| handicapped | having a physical or mental disability |
| therapist | a person who specializes in treatment of diseases, injuries, or disorders |
| wheelchair | a chair on wheels, used by people who are sick or who are unable to walk |
| blender | an electric kitchen appliance for grinding, mixing, or beating |
| cerebral palsy | paralysis caused by damage to the brain before or at birth |
| stroke | a sudden attack of illness, especially one caused by a blood clot or bleeding in the brain |
