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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In rare cases, that virus can cause polio-like paralysis in children called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
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
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
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.
From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2022
On the other hand, Remak said that myelitis, with neuritis, might be the origin of paraplegia and simultaneous palsy of bladder and rectum.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Anstie, Francis E.
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