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

Spinal cord injuries, strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis have left tens of thousands of Americans permanently dependent on ventilators. —Jordan Rau, NPR, 29 Nov. 2025

The scans are often used to check for aneurysms of cerebral vessels, conditions of the eye and inner ear, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord conditions, stroke, tumors and brain injury from trauma. —Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025

This year, Bike the Coast continued its partnership with the National MS Society and Bike MS, organizations dedicated to supporting those affected by multiple sclerosis through research, advocacy and community programs. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025

As people age or live with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or diabetic neuropathy, those delays grow longer, increasing fall risk. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 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