myelopathy

[ mahy-uh-lop-uh-thee ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural my·e·lop·a·thies.

1. any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.

Other Words From

• my·e·lo·path·ic [mahy-, uh, -l, uh, -, path, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of myelopathy¹

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

Example Sentences

The SiriusXM radio show host underwent surgery on Wednesday, two weeks after being diagnosed with cervical myelopathy, a spinal cord disease, but that didn’t stop Lewis from taking a jab at his ex-partner Gage Edward, with whom Lewis has been entrenched in a vicious custody battle.

From Fox News

Veterinarians thought he might have degenerative myelopathy and referred him to a veterinary neurologist, but he woke up one morning before the appointment unable to stand or walk.

From Washington Post

Ms Widdop suffers from a disability, degenerative cervical myelopathy, which she says can cause incontinence.

From BBC

Whistleblower and doctor Ed Kois said the VA can’t fairly investigate itself, and said VA should have better treated veterans with the spine condition cervical myelopathy.

From Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times