Meaning of the word "multiple sclerosis" in English
What does "multiple sclerosis" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
multiple sclerosis
US /ˌmʌltɪpl skləˈroʊsɪs/
UK /ˌmʌltɪpl skləˈroʊsɪs/
Noun
1.
a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, whose symptoms may include numbness, impairment of speech and of muscular coordination, blurred vision, and severe fatigue.
Example:
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She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at a young age.
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Research continues to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.
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