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Definition of Cerebral palsy
1. Noun. A loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth.
Exact synonyms: Spastic Paralysis
Generic synonyms: Brain Disease, Brain Disorder, Encephalopathy
Derivative terms: Spastic, Spastic
Generic synonyms: Brain Disease, Brain Disorder, Encephalopathy
Derivative terms: Spastic, Spastic
Definition of Cerebral palsy
1. Noun. (context: neurology pathology) A group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions, caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy, characterized by impairment of muscular coordination. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Cerebral palsy
1. A persisting qualitative motor disorder appearing before the age of three years, due to nonprogressive damage to the brain. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cerebral Palsy
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