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palsy

[pawl-zee] / ˈpɔl zi /




NOUN
cerebral palsy
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In the well-maintained gardens, young adults – some with Down's syndrome, others with cerebral palsy, and autism - carefully tend their crops.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Jackson was hospitalized in November with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and severe neurodegenerative condition.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition progressive supranuclear palsy for more than a decade, died at home surrounded by family.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Mr. Bykovski’s daughter, Esther, had been in my class until she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and had to go away to a special school.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam