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

Word History and Origins

Origin of myelitis¹

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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Weiss, the outreach coordinator, says participants may have injuries resulting from amputation, transverse myelitis, intellectual development disabilities, cerebral palsy, joint damage, scoliosis, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, brain injury or other congenital and acquired conditions impacting mobility.

From Seattle Times

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

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