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cerebral palsy

noun

Definition of cerebral palsynext
as in multiple sclerosis

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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy The film told the true story the real-life Irish artist and writer (played by Day-Lewis), who was born with cerebral palsy and could control only his left foot. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 Magill, who has cerebral palsy, conceived of the flag as a way to increase visibility for those celebrating disability pride events and show solidarity within the disability community. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026 Born with cerebral palsy, he's required to undergo different kinds of occupational and physical therapy weekly in order to improve his quality of life. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Courtesy Cindy Stevens; Courtesy LaTisha Brown And in Ohio, where lawmakers are pursuing an aggressive Medicaid fraud crackdown, LaTisha Brown, 43, who has cerebral palsy, fears people with legitimate caregiving needs will be caught in the dragnet. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cerebral palsy
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  1. multiple sclerosis
  2. poliomyelitis
  3. paralysis
  4. palsy
Noun
  • The evaluations assessed nerve pathway integrity to help diagnose multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Remibrutinib is an experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of multiple sclerosis
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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
  • Cases of paralytic poliomyelitis disease plummeted from over 15,000 a year in the early 1950s to under 100 in the 1960s and then down to fewer than 10 in the 1970s.
    — Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022
Definition of poliomyelitis
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  • The emotionally wrenching case, marked by excruciating testimony and Clancy’s paralysis after a suicide attempt, has intensified scrutiny of maternal mental health and Massachusetts’ standard for criminal responsibility.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Symptoms, which can take up to two months to develop, may include headache, nausea and sore throat before progressing to hallucinations, delusions, disorientation, paralysis and coma.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of paralysis
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  • Havighorst, an executive director of institutional advancement at Prairie State College, was diagnosed with a form of CMT 2 1/2 years ago called heredity neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Other Live personalities have also opened up about various health occurrences this year, with the show’s longtime emcee and resident DJ, Déjà Vu, revealing in April that she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, which causes facial paralysis.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
Definition of palsy

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“Cerebral palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral%20palsy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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