cerebral palsy

noun

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of cerebral palsy

: a disability resulting from damage to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth and outwardly manifested by muscular incoordination and speech disturbances

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cerebral-palsied

adjective

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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy from the Web

Born with cerebral palsy, one-word mumbles were normal for Jake.

— CBS News, "Boy with cerebral palsy surprises family by reciting Pledge of Allegiance," 11 Apr. 2018
The department oversees state centers and regional nonprofits that serve Californians with developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism.

— adam ashton, sacbee, "California disability clients, state employees hit by data breach | The Sacramento Bee," 6 Apr. 2018
Deanna’s cerebral palsy requires her to be in a wheelchair much of the time.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Hundreds of thousands around the world make emotional plea for action," 24 Mar. 2018
Kjersti Johnson, a Tacoma, Wash., teenager who has cerebral palsy, raised awareness on the matter.

— michael livingston, latimes.com, "Barbie may struggle with math. But Mattel has had bigger problems with its line of dolls," 10 Mar. 2018
Timothy had recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and the school — which came with spacious hallways, discreet changing rooms, small class sizes, and an on-site nurse — seemed like the perfect match.

— allie gross, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit parents, teachers and youth push back on 'school choice' at education town hall," 14 Feb. 2018
Strong evidence is emerging that for children with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, aerobic and resistance training programs are effective in improving physical fitness and achieving weight reduction.

— martha h. bloyer, pt, dpt, pcs, miamiherald, "How much physical activity is appropriate for children with disabilities? | Miami Herald," 30 Jan. 2018
Alex Welch, Lawrence North wrestling manager with cerebral palsy, inspires and pushes teammates.

— kyle neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, "Alex Welch is a wrestling manager. When he walked onto the mat, the audience was in tears.," 25 Jan. 2018
Her oldest, Valentina Almeira, 8, has cerebral palsy.

— caitlin granfield, miamiherald, "Zot Artz helps kids of all abilities create art on a massive scale at Frost FIU museum | Miami Herald," 26 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of cerebral palsy

1889

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cerebral palsy

noun

medical Definition of cerebral palsy

: a disability resulting from damage to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth and outwardly manifested by muscular incoordination and speech disturbances — see ataxic cerebral palsy, athetoid cerebral palsy, spastic cerebral palsy

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cerebral palsied

adjective

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