myelitis

[mahy-uh-lahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord.

2. inflammation of the bone marrow.

myelitis

/ ˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of myelitis¹

First recorded in 1825–35; myel- + -itis

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, its spread is troubling because the virus can lead to a rare and debilitating neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

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Melanie has used a wheelchair since the age of three having been diagnosed with inflammation of the spinal chord - a condition known as transverse myelitis.

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That could change, however, as acute flaccid myelitis cases typically lag behind EV-D68 respiratory illnesses, so monitoring for additional infections in the coming months will be "essential," the CDC says.

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In general, more than 90% of cases of acute flaccid myelitis have been in young children.

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He was initially diagnosed with a possible case of acute flaccid myelitis, caused by inflammation of the spinal cord that results in severe muscle weakness and paralysis.

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