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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy
However, for the screen, director Amber Sealey cast Taylor (who has cerebral palsy and can vocalize) alongside Jennifer Aniston, who plays Melody’s inner voice and acts as the film narrator.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 June 2025
But the death of Ariana, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder left the family completely heartbroken, including Bella.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
He was also known for his support for a number of causes and telethons for cerebral palsy and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Possible benefits include reducing high blood pressure, relieving leg cramps, and preventing cerebral palsy in infants.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 June 2025
But the death of Ariana, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder left the family completely heartbroken, including Bella.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
He was also known for his support for a number of causes and telethons for cerebral palsy and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Possible benefits include reducing high blood pressure, relieving leg cramps, and preventing cerebral palsy in infants.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral palsy
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Eileen Schick, a tall brunette in her forties, had been a nurse at one time but stopped working when multiple sclerosis made her job impossible.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 13 Sources Martin is the author of seven books and a patient advocate who has written about her experiences with lupus and multiple sclerosis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
Noun
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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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There is no cure for paralytic poliomyelitis.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
15 Sep. 2022
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This could result in serious health complications, such as: vomiting, lack of coordination and balance, and in rare cases, partial paralysis, collapse and even death, says Martin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Related article Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states Botulism is a life-threatening condition caused by toxins made by Clostridium botulinum bacteria that attack the nervous system and cause paralysis.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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The Emmy-winning composer died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles following an eight-year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), Clausen’s daughter told the Hollywood Reporter.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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For example, in the hand tendon-transfer surgery for high median-ulnar palsy, one muscle is sutured to all four finger flexor tendons.—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2018
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“Cerebral palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral%20palsy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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