spastic paralysis

spas·tic pa·ral·y·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spas-tik puh-ral-uh-sis]
- /ˈspæs tɪk pəˈræl ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spas-tik puh-ral-uh-sis]
- /ˈspæs tɪk pəˈræl ə sɪs/

Definitions of spastic paralysis words

noun spastic paralysis a condition in which the muscles affected are marked by tonic spasm and increased tendon reflexes. 1
noun spastic paralysis a condition, as in cerebral palsy, in which certain muscles are in a state of continuous contraction, causing rigidity of a normally movable part, accompanied by exaggerated tendon reflexes 0

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Origin of spastic paralysis

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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spastic paralysis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for spastic paralysis

noun spastic paralysis

athetosis — a condition characterized by uncontrolled rhythmic writhing movement, esp of fingers, hands, head, and tongue, caused by cerebral lesion
bell's palsy — a usually temporary paralysis of the muscles of the face, normally on one side
cerebral palsy — Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by damage to a baby's brain before or during its birth, which makes its limbs and muscles permanently weak.

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