myelitis
Americannoun
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inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord.
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inflammation of the bone marrow.
noun
Etymology
Origin of myelitis
Example Sentences
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The 45-year-old Memphis resident was diagnosed in 2005 with transverse myelitis, a neurological disorder that left her nearly immobile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
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.
From BBC ● May 8, 2023
Spread of the virus was likely limited by the stay-at-home and masking requirements in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic; there was no significant increase in acute flaccid myelitis that year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
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.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2022
This may occur from changes in the wall of the blood vessels, in connection with tumors, acute myelitis, traumatic injuries, etc.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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