Meanings
alternative stiff-person syndrome
- uncountablemedicineA rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive rigidity and stiffness, primarily of the axial musculature, resulting in postural deformities.
The award for album of the year was presented by Celine Dion, who had recently stopped performing due to having stiff person syndrome.
2024 February 5, Benjamin Lee, The GuardianSynonyms: stiff man syndrome
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive rigidity and stiffness, primarily of the axial musculature, resulting in postural deformities.
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stiff person syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stiff%20person%20syndrome
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