What is the meaning of the term 'palsy' in Cerebral Palsy?

• A. It refers to mood
• B. It refers to taste
• C. It refers to muscle weakness or poor control
• D. It refers to eyesight

Answer: (C)

Palsy in this context refers to problems with movement and muscle control caused by brain signaling issues. It denotes muscle weakness or poor coordination, not mood, taste, or eyesight. Cerebral Palsy is a group of lifelong motor disorders that arise from early brain development problems, and the term “palsy” points to the movement-related impairment—how the muscles are controlled and how smoothly they can move.