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

The 37-year-old, who lives near Goodblend’s Plano location, uses the drug to manage her pain from multiple sclerosis. —Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026

There are multiple conditions that can lead to overactive bladder, but the National Association for Continence cites diabetes, multiple sclerosis and the nerve damage that comes with these conditions as the main causes. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

About 10 years ago, her mom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026

During his early 40s, Geisler was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis that gave him a deeper insight into the problems caused by fragmented data-sharing platforms. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 7 Feb. 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