SPASTIC PARALYSIS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

spastic paralysis

noun

Definition of spastic paralysis

as in disability

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Recent Examples of spastic paralysis Over the past couple of months, Lizzo and Beyoncé were both called out for their use of a word that is considered a slur in the disability community that refers to people with spastic paralysis or cerebral palsy. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spastic paralysis

Noun

Soto, who has an associate degree in business and works with families who have loved ones with disabilities.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
And families of children with disabilities — of which there are a growing number nationwide — often struggle to find childcare providers that can offer the specialized care necessary.

— Joe Hernandez, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of disability

Noun

At its worst, cognitive impairment can be a horrible, life-altering disease for patient and loved ones.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
What deputies say happened The arresting deputy reported several signs of possible impairment, including bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and difficulty maintaining his balance.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of impairment

Noun

My son had suffered a massive stroke shortly after birth, leaving him with cerebral palsy and hemiplegia.

— Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Rupert was transported to the hospital and genetic testing led to him being diagnosed with alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) in January 2026.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

Definition of hemiplegia

Noun

Awartani was shot in the chest and the bullet ricocheted off his scapula, causing paraplegia in his spinal cord.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Actor/performance artist/artist Anne Gridley, known for her work with Nature Theater of Oklahoma, created and performs this solo piece (with background dancers) about her experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a health condition which is gradually taking away her ability to walk.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

Definition of paraplegia

Noun

Despite being in a wheelchair with incomplete quadriplegia, Lee Fair almost never stays at home.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Porter remains the only player in program history to suffer from quadriplegia as a result of an injury in a game or practice.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of quadriplegia

Noun

The human neurons suffered severe, selective damage, mimicking the cellular breakdown that causes cerebral palsy in human infants during difficult childbirths.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Milayna has spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, while Naya has heart conditions, scoliosis and a limb difference.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of cerebral palsy

Noun

Walker was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) at 18 months, forcing him to wear leg braces throughout his childhood.

— McKinley Franklin, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
Spastic diplegia primarily involves the legs, often causing stiff hip and leg muscles.

— Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022

Definition of diplegia

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