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cerebral palsy

any of several nonprogressive motor disorders resulting from damage to the central nervous system, esp. before or during birth, and, usually, characterized by spastic paralysis

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cerebral palsy Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • birth: Like many NIPPI drivers John has had cerebral palsy from birth.

Converse of object

  • have: He has cerebral palsy, using crutches or a scooter for mobility.

Adjective modifier

  • athetoid: With athetoid cerebral palsy, muscle control is affected by unwanted sporadic movements.

Preposition: since

  • birth: Asa, 16, has suffered from cerebral palsy since birth, which affects her physical abilities and mobility.

Preposition: in

  • infant: Can magnesium sulfate reduce the risk of cerebral palsy in very low birthweight infants?
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