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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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
But because increases in EV-D68 cases typically foreshadow increased cases of acute flaccid myelitis, officials say it’s essential to be extra vigilant in the coming weeks.
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
In 2012, a polio-like condition called acute flaccid myelitis suddenly emerged, causing weakness in the arms or legs of healthy children that often persisted for months or years.
From Washington Post ● May 17, 2022
Affections of the Spinal Cord are extremely rare, but paraplegia from myelitis has been observed.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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