multiple sclerosis
noun
: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor
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Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Some research suggests that supplementing with these nutrients may improve symptoms of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Investigators said Fike had multiple sclerosis and was under the care of a caretaker.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 7 May 2026
When he was selected by the Raiders with the first pick, the quarterback embraced family members — including mom Elsa, who has multiple sclerosis — who had gathered together to celebrate the big moment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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“Multiple sclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20sclerosis. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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