diagnosis
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
iridescent
having luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Neapolitan
relating to Naples; a native or citizen of Naples
bilateral
affecting both sides
quadriplegia
paralysis of all four limbs
spastic (noun)
an offensive term for a person with cerebral palsy; an incompetent or uncoordinated person
cerebral palsy
a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination (spastic paralysis) and/or other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth
PBS
an abbreviation for the Public Broadcasting Service, a publicly funded television channel that focuses on historical and nature programs
Sesame Street
a popular children’s television show presented by Muppets
ableism
discrimination in favor of able-bodied people
shag carpet
a carpet or rug with a deep pile that gives a shaggy appearance
Mercedes
a German luxury automobile brand
subatomic
smaller than or occurring within an atom
Garfield
the eponymous character of a popular comic strip, Garfield is a grumpy and overfed orange cat
retarded
a dated and offensive term of abuse for people with developmental difficulties
paralysis
loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body
synesthesia
the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body (e.g. sound evokes colors and scents)
camcorder
a tape-based video camera
sling
a flexible strap to support an injured arm
The Cat in the Hat
a classic children’s book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss
