myelitides

/maɪˈɛlɪtaɪdz/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare inflammatory disease of the spinal cord, particularly the myelum.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with myelitides, a condition that affects the spinal cord.”

2. noun

a type of acute inflammation of the spinal cord, often resulting from a viral infection.

“The patient was experiencing severe symptoms of myelitides, including numbness and weakness in the limbs.”

Synonyms

  • inflammatory myelitis
  • myelitis

Antonyms

  • healthy spinal cord
  • normal myelum