multiple sclerosis

noun

: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor

Examples of multiple sclerosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From this study, researchers are hoping to understand how the brain is able to repair itself so quickly and perhaps use this as a way to treat other disorders, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025

Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Christina Applegate recently opened up about the staggering effects of her multiple sclerosis since her diagnosis in 2021. —Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025

Two of the compound's most promising effects are its ability to reduce seizures, especially in those with treatment-resistant epilepsy, and helping with muscle spasticity in people suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multiple sclerosis

• actinomycosis
• atherosclerosis
• endometriosis
• erythematosus
• erythroblastosis
• granulomatosis
• hemochromatosis
• histiocytosis
• hyperkeratosis
• ketoacidosis
• mononucleosis
• osteonecrosis

Kids Definition

multiple sclerosis

noun

: a disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or spinal cord resulting in symptoms (as weakness or paralysis in the arms or legs or loss of balance and muscle coordination) that usually come and go

Medical Definition

multiple sclerosis

noun

: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor