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

In fact, a 2018 study published in The Lancet found that medical cannabis could effectively reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with conditions like multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025

The state has approved 56 conditions for medical cannabis, including cancer, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis and terminal illness. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025

In fact, a small 2023 study found that backwards walking improved balance and function in people with multiple sclerosis. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025

Richard Cohen, a former senior producer on CNN and CBS News who was married for 38 years to Today anchor Meredith Vieira, died of following a two-month battle with pneumonia December 24 after living with multiple sclerosis for more than five decades. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025

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