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

Bronfman died Wednesday night in Toronto following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025

This decline was attributed to a decrease in multiple sclerosis product revenue, which fell by 6.7%, and a decrease in contract manufacturing revenue. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025

After a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, travel became nearly impossible for Selma Blair. —Bethany Heitman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025

The actress, 52, spoke with Travel + Leisure for their March cover story and shared that she's been enjoying spending time with her son Arthur, 13, amid her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Feb. 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