multiple sclerosis
multiple sclerosis — noun
1. a long-term illness in which the body's immune system attacks the protective lay
a long-term illness in which the body's immune system attacks the protective layer around nerve cells, leading to problems with movement, balance, vision, and speech
Imran was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after his legs felt numb for several weeks.
passive: be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A sudden problem with her vision led Liang's doctor to test for multiple sclerosis.
For William, living with multiple sclerosis means planning each day around his energy levels.
The summer heat always makes Nkechi's multiple sclerosis symptoms feel noticeably worse than usual.
At the support group, Beatrix met others who have lived with multiple sclerosis for decades.
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Often shortened to MS in everyday speech and writing. Typically used with verbs such as 'diagnosed with', 'live with', or 'suffer from' rather than 'have' on its own.