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myelopathy

American  
[mahy-uh-lop-uh-thee] / ˌmaɪ əˈlɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.
myelopathies plural
  1. any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.


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Origin of myelopathy

First recorded in 1890–95; myelo- + -pathy

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But a single day surfing in the Pacific Ocean changed all of those plans, a freak injury called surfer’s myelopathy shattering those dreams and putting seemingly impossible obstacles in his way.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2025

He’s still enjoying his life but is quickly losing function in his hind legs due to degenerative myelopathy.

From Seattle Times Apr. 14, 2018

He's still enjoying his life but is quickly losing function in his hind legs due to degenerative myelopathy.

From Washington Post Apr. 13, 2018

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