multiple sclerosis

noun

: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor

Examples of multiple sclerosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jurist-Rosner was motivated to found Wellthy by her experience helping to care for her mother, who had multiple sclerosis. —Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026

Lifelong impairments like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, blindness, deafness, autism, and ADHD, as well as severe chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart disease, are covered. —Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026

Alexakis discussed his struggles with multiple sclerosis. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026

Ambria Britt, who has multiple sclerosis and cannot stand for long periods, was forced to pay a stranger to push her wheelchair through the jammed line. —Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multiple sclerosis

• actinomycosis
• atherosclerosis
• endometriosis
• erythematosus
• erythroblastosis
• granulomatosis
• hemochromatosis
• histiocytosis
• hyperkeratosis
• ketoacidosis
• mononucleosis
• osteonecrosis

Kids Definition

multiple sclerosis

noun

: a disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or spinal cord resulting in symptoms (as weakness or paralysis in the arms or legs or loss of balance and muscle coordination) that usually come and go

Medical Definition

multiple sclerosis

noun

: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor