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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy
Text-to-speech software provides people with cerebral palsy and nonspeaking individuals with options for communication, similar to options that many people already use on their phones.
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Lauren Shallish, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
His son Justin Mitchell had cerebral palsy and needed help to get out of bed.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
In addition, he was reported to have a bedridden son born with cerebral palsy.
—Josh Klein, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
Anthony Mitchell and Justin Mitchell Anthony Mitchell, a 67-year-old amputee who used a wheelchair, and his son Justin, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, died in the Eaton fire, according to Anthony’s daughter Hajime White.
—David Chiu, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Shallish, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
His son Justin Mitchell had cerebral palsy and needed help to get out of bed.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
In addition, he was reported to have a bedridden son born with cerebral palsy.
—Josh Klein, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
Anthony Mitchell and Justin Mitchell Anthony Mitchell, a 67-year-old amputee who used a wheelchair, and his son Justin, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, died in the Eaton fire, according to Anthony’s daughter Hajime White.
—David Chiu, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral palsy
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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
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Some common autoimmune diseases are type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).8 Studies suggest these diseases may be caused by interactions between certain genes and the environment.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There is no cure for paralytic poliomyelitis.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
15 Sep. 2022
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Eradicating poliomyelitis: India's journey from hyperendemic to polio-free status.—
Rebecca Kreston,
Discover Magazine,
28 Apr. 2016
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The sheer volume of information, often conflicting and overwhelming, can lead to compassion fatigue or a sense of paralysis.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ski With the Matterhorn As Your Backdrop Photo: Getty Images As one of the premiere ski destinations on the planet, choosing which Swiss slopes to glide down can induce a touch of decision paralysis.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Embiid, though, was still battling injury throughout that series, which included Bell’s palsy.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Oct. 2024
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No serious side effects were reported during the trial period, but once the vaccine was released, Swiss officials saw a concerning uptick in cases of Bell’s palsy, a disease that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often leading to a drooping or disfigured face.—
Stephani Sutherland,
Scientific American,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Cerebral palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral%20palsy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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