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cerebral

[suh-ree-bruhl, ser-uh-] / səˈri brəl, ˈsɛr ə- /


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Vicky was diagnosed with both quadriplegic and athetoid cerebral palsy at birth, and Sarah, the eldest of four siblings, recalls early life being a "constant battle".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The basal ganglia receive information from the cerebral cortex, which helps control thinking, social behavior, and the ability to decide which sensory information deserves attention.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

“My folks left a special care trust for my brother, who had cerebral palsy. I am the trustee, along with my son,” she wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“It’s just because it’s two cerebral basketball players,” James said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“Ooh, here’s the part about you. Listen to this! ‘One outstanding member of the Spaulding team is Melody Brooks, an eleven-year-old who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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