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spastic

[spas-tik] / ˈspæs tɪk /






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The chatbot came back with a list of possible conditions, including hereditary spastic paraplegia.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Knowing how these molecular machines work may be key to understanding and treating motoneuron diseases such as multiple sclerosis and spastic paraplegia.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024

The most common type is spastic diplegia, which Diviney is diagnosed with.

From Reuters • Mar. 3, 2023

Ellingen, 37, has athetoid spastic cerebral palsy because of complications at birth.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

“And if he hadn’t been at the face, he would still be alive,” I finished, my voice spastic with choked sobs.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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