myelitis

American  

[mahy-uh-lahy-tis] / ˌmaɪ əˈlaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord.

2. inflammation of the bone marrow.

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myelitis British  

/ ˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow

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Etymology

Origin of myelitis

First recorded in 1825–35; myel- + -itis

Example Sentences

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

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

O'Connor finds that marked benefit follows its use in old cases of myelitis with marked spastic symptoms.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock