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

Cerebellar tremors, which are more severe than other types of tremors, often occur with multiple sclerosis. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025

Even though the vast majority of people with multiple sclerosis are female, women are far less likely than men with this condition to receive medications that can relieve symptoms or slow disease progression, a new study suggests. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 July 2025

Despite their similar names, atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis (MS) are very different diseases. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 July 2025

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