Advertisement

Advertisement

myelitis

[ mahy-uh-lahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord.
  2. inflammation of the bone marrow.


myelitis

/ ˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of myelitis1

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

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, its spread is troubling because the virus can lead to a rare and debilitating neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

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

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

In general, more than 90% of cases of acute flaccid myelitis have been in young children.

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.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


myelin sheathmyelo-