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

But the blankets are also being used to support well-being in college students who experience anxiety, military veterans with sleep disorders, and people with conditions like multiple sclerosis. —Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

Garr's publicist confirmed to The Associated Press that the comedian died of complications due to multiple sclerosis. —Tracy Wright, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024

Despite suffering from multiple sclerosis, Crossley is a proud mother and is determined to give back to the very community that helped her. —Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024

But McCary reportedly left the group in 2003 due to health issues that were later diagnosed as multiple sclerosis, per People Magazine. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 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