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stiffness

[stif-nis] / ˈstɪf nɪs /


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While cerebral palsy is not degenerative, as Vicky ages she experiences increased stiffness, fatigue and secondary health challenges.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Elianna described how a few days after the match, Davies began experiencing stiffness in his hips and had difficulty carrying out basic movements.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

By detecting the stiffness of the ECM, a single abnormal cell can determine the direction it should move.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

The straightness in her back made the stiffness settle in my chest for a second.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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