myelophthisis
[ mī′ə-lŏf′thĭ-sĭs, -lō-tī′- ]
n.
Wasting or atrophy of the spinal cord.
Replacement of hemopoietic tissue in the bone marrow by abnormal tissue, usually fibrous tissue or malignant tumors.panmyelophthisis
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my′e•lo•phthis′ic (mī′ə-lō-tĭz′ĭk, -tī′zĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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