cerebral palsy

Noun

Meaning

a loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth

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Synonyms

spastic paralysis Down syndrome disease disorder paralysis palsy poliomyelitis microcephaly encephalocele athetosis multiple sclerosis myelomeningocele restless legs syndrome development disability congenital anomaly

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Antonyms

healthy muscles no congenital defects no congenital malformations no movement disorders no neurological disorders no physical disabilities

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Hypernyms

encephalopathy brain disease brain disorder

Examples

According to George, the PPDK accommodates 42 trainees with special needs – ranging from those who are mentally challenged, having speech impairment and learning disability, to those with Down’s syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. Source: Internet

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, babies born premature, especially before 32 weeks, are at higher risk of vision and hearing problems, cerebral palsy and death. Source: Internet

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2014, 104 Australians died of cerebral palsy. Source: Internet

Along with the routine logistical problems that all teachers have faced in having to suddenly change their lesson plans to fit onto a new medium, HMS staff have also had to devise an online curriculum that is accessible to students with cerebral palsy. Source: Internet

A potential treatment for some forms of cerebral palsy may be deep brain stimulation. Source: Internet

Boy, 10, with cerebral palsy who was inspired by Colonel Tom. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cerebral overload cerebral oximetry cerebral palsied cerebral paralysis cerebral peduncle cerebral profiler