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
There were 120 cases of acute flaccid myelitis nationally in 2014; 153 in 2016; 238 in 2018; and 33 in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
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.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2022
Cohnheim refers to the rapid occurrence of oedema of the tongue as a result of irritation of the lingual nerve, and oedema is known to occur rapidly in cases of acute myelitis.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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