Cerebral palsy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001815",
  "term": "Cerebral palsy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood, caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. It affects muscle tone, posture, and coordination, leading to difficulties with motor skills. The condition is non-progressive, meaning the brain damage does not worsen over time, but its effects on the body can change.",
  "synonyms": [
    "spastic paralysis"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "birth"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 734 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cerebral-palsy/"
}