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

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

The experience also gives back, as 20% of Sunday Supper proceeds benefit Meat Fight, a nonprofit organization that raises money for multiple sclerosis research and support. —Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

Grace Miller was a 24-year-old law school student when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. —Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 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