encephalomyelitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of encephalomyelitis
First recorded in 1905–10; encephalo- + myelitis
Example Sentences
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Ms Beck, 63, who suffers from myalgic encephalomyelitis, which is also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, said she had planned to visit the area soon.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025
But they did pick up something that hadn’t been discussed before: a link between AstraZeneca's viral-vector vaccine and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a rare condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the brain and spinal cord.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024
Participants were asked if a doctor or other health-care professional had ever told them they had myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome, and whether they still have it.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023
“It is essential to treat this disease seriously,” wrote Betty Scott, a doctor who had worked with myalgic encephalomyelitis patients.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2023
Two cases of encephalomyelitis — inflammation in the brain and spinal cord — have been reported, both in previously healthy gay men in their 30s.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022
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