spastic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or affected by spasms or convulsions, especially cerebral palsy.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spastic
apricot , acoustic , atopic , chronic , coppicing , doric , epic , hippocampus , hypocritic , jocose , lotic , mastic , nostalgic , picnic , static , tropic , vatic

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Variants

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spastic , spastically , spastics , spastic colon , spastic paralyses , spastic paralysis

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe a person who was uncontrollably spasmodic or convulsive, particularly due to neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy. The term comes from the Greek word 'spasmos', meaning 'convulsion' or 'twitching'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spastic' was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century.

2. Approximately 1 in every 323 children in the United States is diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

3. There are many different types of cerebral palsy, each with its own unique symptoms and challenges.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cerebral Palsy: A group of disorders that affect muscle tone, movement, and motor skills, often caused by damage to the developing brain before, during, or after birth.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'spastic' has been used to describe individuals with cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions that cause involuntary muscle spasms. It is important to note that the use of this term can be considered offensive and derogatory, and is generally considered outdated and insensitive. Instead, people with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions are best described using person-first language, such as 'person with cerebral palsy'.

How to Memorize "spastic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with cerebral palsy having involuntary muscle spasms and convulsions. Imagine the way their body moves and the way their muscles twitch and contract.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spastic' with the image of a person with cerebral palsy. Think about the way they move and the challenges they face due to their condition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'spastic' and something related to cerebral palsy, such as 'Spasms, Palsy, And Twitching Can Impact Spastic People'.

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