noun
- plural of spastic; people who have spastic paralysis or cerebral palsy
Usage: medical; often considered offensive when used as a general term
Examples
- The medical center provides specialized care for patients with spastic conditions.
- Modern terminology prefers ‘people with cerebral palsy’ rather than older clinical terms.
- The rehabilitation program was designed specifically for individuals with spastic paralysis.
- Healthcare professionals now use more respectful language when discussing neurological conditions.
- The support group helps families of children with spastic cerebral palsy.