myelitic

/maɪˈɛlɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the spinal cord or its membranes; especially : of or relating to myelitis

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with myelitic symptoms after reviewing the MRI results.”

2. noun

a disease affecting the spinal cord or its membranes

“The patient was suffering from a severe case of myelitic infection.”

Synonyms

  • corditis
  • spinal

Antonyms

  • encephalitic
  • neurologic