Definition & Synonyms. (n.) Complete stoppage of a natural secretion or excretion; as, suppression of urine; -- used in contradiction to retention, which signifies that the secretion or excretion is retained without expulsion.
Even though cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it isnât caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. Mitochondrial disorders occur when the mitochondria fail and are not able to produce the energy a cell or tissue needs. Cerebral palsy affects the motor area of the brainâs outer layer (called the cerebral cortex), the part of the brain that directs muscle movement. Mitochondrial disorders appear to cause most damage to the brain, heart, liver, skeletal muscles and kidney, which are the tissues with the highest demands for energy.
Cerebral palsy is a group of problems that affect body movement and posture. It is related to a brain injury or to problems with brain development. It is one of the most common causes of lasting disability in children.Cerebral palsy causes reflex movements that a person can't control and muscle tightness that may affect parts or all of the body.erebral palsy is caused by a brain injury or problem that occurs during pregnancy or birth or within the first 2 to 3 years of a child's life. It can be caused by: 1  Problems from being born too early (premature birth). 2  Not getting enough blood, oxygen, or other nutrients before or during birth.