spastic

• Término desactualizado y ofensivo que antes se usaba para referirse a personas con parálisis cerebral u otros trastornos motores similares; hoy en día se considera insultante y discriminatorio.

An outdated and now offensive term formerly used to describe someone with cerebral palsy or similar motor disabilities; now considered derogatory.

1. Relating to spasmsC1formalmedical

   Relating to or characterized by sudden, involuntary muscle contractions.

   espástico

   • The patient exhibited spastic movements in his left arm.
   • Spastic colon is another term for irritable bowel syndrome.
   • The doctor noted spastic reflexes during the examination.

   Sinónimosconvulsivejerkyspasmodic

2. Suffering from spastic paralysisC1formalmedical

   Affected by a condition of increased muscle tone and stiffness, often due to damage to the brain or spinal cord.

   espástico

   • The child was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.
   • Spastic paralysis can affect mobility and coordination.
   • Therapy can help manage symptoms of spastic conditions.

3. Jerky or convulsiveC1formal

   Characterized by involuntary, jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm.

   Espástico (movimientos involuntarios)

   • His spastic movements made it difficult to hold the pen.
   • The patient's spastic twitching was a side effect of the medication.
   • She experienced spastic jerks in her legs during sleep.

   Sinónimosconvulsivefitfuljerkingjerkyspasmodictwitchinguncontrolled

   Antónimoscontrolledfluidgracefulsmoothsteady

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que padece parálisis espástica, una afección caracterizada por contracciones musculares involuntarias y rigidez. También se usa como término ofensivo para referirse a alguien torpe o discapacitado.

A noun referring to a person affected by spastic paralysis, a condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and stiffness.

1. Person with spastic paralysisC1formalmedical

   A person who suffers from spastic paralysis, a condition characterized by continuous muscle spasms and stiffness.

   Persona con parálisis espástica

   • The clinic provides specialized care for spastics.
   • He works as a therapist helping spastics improve their mobility.
   • The organization advocates for the rights of spastics.