myelitis (Meaning)
Wordnet
myelitis (n)
inflammation of the spinal cord
Webster
myelitis (n.)
Inflammation of the spinal marrow or its membranes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of myelitis
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
myelitis Sentence Examples
- Transverse myelitis refers to the inflammation of the spinal cord's central part.
- Acute myelitis can lead to sudden weakness or paralysis in the legs.
- Transverse myelitis affects a specific section of the spinal cord, resulting in neurological symptoms below that level.
- Devic's disease is a rare autoimmune condition characterized by recurrent attacks of optic neuritis and myelitis.
- The recovery from myelitis can be variable, ranging from complete recovery to significant neurological impairment.
- Transverse myelitis can be idiopathic, meaning the cause is unknown.
- Post-infectious myelitis may occur as a delayed complication of a viral or bacterial infection.
- Anti-AQP4 antibodies are commonly associated with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, which includes myelitis.
- The treatment for myelitis typically involves immunosuppressive medications or plasmapheresis.
- Transverse myelitis can be a life-changing condition, affecting mobility, bladder and bowel function, and other neurological aspects.
FAQs About the word myelitis
inflammation of the spinal cordInflammation of the spinal marrow or its membranes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Transverse myelitis refers to the inflammation of the spinal cord's central part.
Acute myelitis can lead to sudden weakness or paralysis in the legs.
Transverse myelitis affects a specific section of the spinal cord, resulting in neurological symptoms below that level.
Devic's disease is a rare autoimmune condition characterized by recurrent attacks of optic neuritis and myelitis.
