cerebral palsy
noun
: a disability resulting from damage to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth and outwardly manifested by muscular incoordination and speech disturbances
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This week, an appellate court upheld a lower court's finding that the hospital delayed a cesarean section—causing the child to be born with severe brain injuries including cerebral palsy.
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Baby Miracle has cerebral palsy and a tracheostomy tube for breathing, among other health issues, and continues to receive treatment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 July 2025
In its mission to represent, and change society’s perspective, the organization helps create opportunities for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Fragile X Syndrome and intellectual disability.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Jordan Neal, Hillard and Richard Neal Jr.’s 9-year-old son who was born with cerebral palsy, died from his injuries.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Baby Miracle has cerebral palsy and a tracheostomy tube for breathing, among other health issues, and continues to receive treatment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 July 2025
In its mission to represent, and change society’s perspective, the organization helps create opportunities for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Fragile X Syndrome and intellectual disability.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Jordan Neal, Hillard and Richard Neal Jr.’s 9-year-old son who was born with cerebral palsy, died from his injuries.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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“Cerebral palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cerebral%20palsy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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