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

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Similarly, Sativex, which contains both THC and CBD, is prescribed for spasticity due to multiple sclerosis. —Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024

Perry, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and is legally blind in one eye, also alleges that Hallmark failed to accommodate her disability. —Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024

Also, per the lawsuit, Perry alleges that the studio did not accommodate her multiple sclerosis and one-eye blindness. —Charna Flam, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Around the time of his diagnosis, Hoy told The Sunday Times that Sarra found out she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. —Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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