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palsy

[pawl-zee] / ˈpɔl zi /




NOUN
cerebral palsy
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My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Jack's cause of death was recorded at the time as deep vein thrombosis, cerebral palsy alongside epilepsy.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Jackson was hospitalized in November with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and severe neurodegenerative condition.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition progressive supranuclear palsy for more than a decade, died at home surrounded by family.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

I was shaking like the palsy and scared to death I’d puke or start crying.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns