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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy
The Middlebrooks are currently staying at the house while their 4-year-old Casey, recovers from surgery for cerebral palsy.
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
McClintic, who had cerebral palsy, was in the care of a provider through Sacramento County’s In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority at the time of his death, according to the lawsuit filed last week in Sacramento Superior Court by his sister.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Alongside the emotional weight came physical concerns tied to her cerebral palsy.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite normal EEGs and other reports from Cook Children’s hospital, Laura wrote in posts in late May 2025 that her son had seizures cerebral palsy, a mitochondrial disorder, autism and developmental delays, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
McClintic, who had cerebral palsy, was in the care of a provider through Sacramento County’s In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority at the time of his death, according to the lawsuit filed last week in Sacramento Superior Court by his sister.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Alongside the emotional weight came physical concerns tied to her cerebral palsy.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite normal EEGs and other reports from Cook Children’s hospital, Laura wrote in posts in late May 2025 that her son had seizures cerebral palsy, a mitochondrial disorder, autism and developmental delays, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral palsy
Noun
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Some research suggests that supplementing with these nutrients may improve symptoms of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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Investigators said Fike had multiple sclerosis and was under the care of a caretaker.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Other vaccines including for poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps and rubella will remain in place unless updated through legislation, according to the state Department of Health.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over the next 25 years, there would be 51.2 million cases of measles, 9.9 million cases of rubella and 4.3 million cases of poliomyelitis.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Partial paralysis of the arm causes dead weight that strains the shoulder.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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But as is the case in many endless-possibility scenarios, decision paralysis often comes with the territory.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Back in 2024, Embiid battled the Knicks in a first-round playoff series months after left knee surgery and dealt with Bell’s palsy.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Philadelphia will now play the New York Knicks in the second round, a rematch of a heated 2024 first-round series the Knicks won in six, during which Embiid played through Bell’s palsy.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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“Cerebral palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral%20palsy. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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