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SCI

SCI is the abbreviations of Spinal cord injury which refers to damage or trauma to the spinal cord that results in a loss or impaired function causing reduced mobility or feeling. Most spinal cord damage is caused by physical injuries: for example, car accidents, a fall, sports injuries, shot or stab wound or disease. (See Spinal cord injury)

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