myelitis

/maɪˈɛlɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Inflammation of the spinal cord, often caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, or autoimmune disorders.

“She was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the spinal cord.”

Synonyms

  • myelitis
  • myelopathy

Antonyms

  • neurology