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  2. Spastic (word) - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, the adjective spastic refers to an alteration in muscle tone affected by the medical condition spasticity, which is a well-known symptomatic phenomenon seen in patients with a wide range of central neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy (for example, spastic diplegia), stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis (MS), [1] as ...

  3. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    Spastic/Spaz: Especially in the UK and Ireland. Previously referred to muscle spasticity or a person with cerebral palsy, which may involve muscle spasms. Also used to insult someone uncoordinated or making jerking movements. [6] [17] [22] Special [20] Special needs [71] SPED An acronym of "special ed" (short for "special education") [72] Stone ...

  4. Spastic - Wikipedia

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    Spastic can refer to: Spasticity, a feature of altered muscle performance; A historical reference to people with the movement disorders, see cerebral palsy;

  5. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    a synonym of among acceptable in British English while seeming old fashioned or pretentious in American English [15] anorak a hooded coat (US parka); a socially impaired obsessive, particularly trainspotters (US geek, trekkie, otaku, etc.) answerphone an automated telephone-answering machine, from the trademark Ansafone (US & UK answering machine)

  6. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity ...

  7. Cerebral palsy - Wikipedia

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    Spastic cerebral palsy affects the motor cortex [110] of the brain, a specific portion of the cerebral cortex responsible for the planning and completion of voluntary movement. [111] Spastic CP is the most common type of overall cerebral palsy, representing about 80% of cases. [112] Botulinum toxin is effective in decreasing spasticity. [10]

  8. Beyoncé will remove offensive lyric on 'Renaissance' after ...

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    The word "spaz" is a derogatory term for spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, which makes it difficult for people to control some muscles. It seems Queen Bey heard her critics as she will ...

  9. Review links 3 potentially-blinding eye conditions to GLP-1 ...

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    A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — experienced vision issues, including three potentially blinding eye ...