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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Keaton, who starred opposite Garr in the big-screen comedy Mr. Mom in 1983, was one of the first to weigh in after word of her death from multiple sclerosis on Tuesday. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024

The cause of death was complications from multiple sclerosis, Schaeffer said. —Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024

Garr’s publicist confirmed her death, saying it was caused by complications from multiple sclerosis. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024

Teri Garr, Tootsie and Young Frankenstein Star, Dies at 79 Garr, most famous for her comedic work in movies like 1974's Young Frankenstein and 1982's Tootsie, died on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from multiple sclerosis. —Esther Kang, People.com, 29 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