Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical disability that affects movement and posture.

It is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person's ability to move. It is a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time. It is due to damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways and can affect body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance.People who have cerebral palsy may also have visual, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments.
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ce.re.bral / of the brain
pal.sy / lack of muscle control