cerebral palsy

noun

Definition of cerebral palsynext
as in multiple sclerosis

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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy Actors with cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome portray characters with those same disabilities, drawing on their own experiences to bring the stories to life. — Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026 The character had cerebral palsy, as did Mitte, who was diagnosed at age 3. — Marisela Cruz, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Oct. 2026 According to Weisbrod, Layton is expected to have cerebral palsy and may never walk. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Hosted by comedian and cerebral palsy advocate Tina Friml, the ceremony took place at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, combining humor with pointed calls for the film and television industry to invest more in recruiting disabled talent. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cerebral palsy
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  1. multiple sclerosis
  2. poliomyelitis
  3. paralysis
  4. palsy
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  • Her twins Airyn and Julian said Smith died November 4 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Christina Applegate revealed she was tested for several new diseases after her multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 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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  • Keziah teams up with a girl named Gigi to make Guy’s life a living nightmare, all the while contending with her own literal demon (a sleep paralysis demon who she’s named Steve) and with her growing feelings for Gigi.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Both Heder and Madeley were intrigued by the juxtaposition of Heumann’s desire for movement with her paralysis forcing her to be still.
    — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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