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 two remained close and especially bonded over the past four years after Steer’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Blair revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder that attacks healthy cells in the central nervous system, according to the National Institutes of Health. — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Her reps indicated Blair’s multiple sclerosis was also a factor. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

The suggestion by anyone, that Selma does not have multiple sclerosis is outrageous. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 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