spastic paralysis
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spastic paralysis
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Mr. Brugger admitted that he was himself guilty of using Mr. Nossell, who suffers from spastic paralysis and uses a wheelchair, as a kind of test case.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2010
A fourth source of irritation has resulted from her recently acquired interest in spastic paralysis, a disease in which damaged nerves cause uncoordinated movements.
From Time Magazine Archive
There is sometimes unilateral or even bilateral spastic paralysis of the limbs from pressure on the medulla oblongata.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Movements, co-ordinate, in ataxia, 204. in paralysis agitans, 231. in paraplegia, 223. in spastic paralysis, 226.
From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.
Eccles on, 101. effect on temperature, 93. effects of general, 98, 101. frequency of use, 90. in anæmia, 101. in heart-disease, 46. in spastic paralysis, 225.
From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.
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