spastic

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The song Heated has received a lyrical update, removing a slur that is often used to demean people with spastic cerebral palsy.

From BBC

The word originates from spastic diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy: a group of disorders that impact a person's movement, posture and balance.

From Salon

The song “Heated,” which was co-written with Canadian rapper Drake among several others, uses the word “spaz,” which is considered a derogatory reference to the medical term spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy.

From Seattle Times

In a statement released Monday, a representative for the Grammy winner confirmed she will change the words to “Heated,” a track from her seventh studio album, “Renaissance,” that includes an ableist slang term for “spastic.”

From Los Angeles Times

The word at issue is based on spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy that causes motor impairments in the legs or arms.

From New York Times