cerebral palsy

/sɪˈribrəl ˈpɑlzi/
/səˈribrəl ˈpɔlzi/
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Definitions of cerebral palsy
  1. noun
    a loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth
    synonyms: spastic paralysis
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    type of:
    brain disease, brain disorder, encephalopathy
    any disorder or disease of the brain
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