myelitis

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M0508400 (mī′ə-lī′tĭs)n.1. Inflammation of the spinal column.2. Osteomyelitis.

myelitis

(ˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs) n (Pathology) inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow

my•e•li•tis

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n. 1. inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord. 2. inflammation of the bone marrow; osteomyelitis. [1825–35]

Thesaurus

Noun

myelitis - inflammation of the spinal cordinflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

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[‚mī·ə′līd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the spinal cord. Inflammation of the bone marrow.

Myelitis

inflammation of the spinal cord.

Primary myelitides are caused by various neurotropic viruses; secondary myelitides are caused by infections, allergies, and injuries. The inflammation is rarely isolated to the spinal cord; the sheath of the spinal cord and the nerve roots are also often affected. Primary focal myelitis develops in acute form and is characterized by elevation in temperature, pain, and disturbances of nervous-system function. Death of nerve cells results in flaccid paralyses, segmental disturbance of sensitivity, and spastic pareses; pelvic disturbances (urinary or fecal incontinence or retention) are not uncommon. Bedsores, edema, and hyperhidrosis are often encountered.

Treatment includes vitamin therapy and administration of antibiotics and desensitizing agents; orthopedic packs are suggested to relieve paralysis. Treatment during the period of myelitis sequelae includes massage, exercise, balneotherapy, and administration of stimulants.

L. O. BADALIAN

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myelitis

[mi″ĕ-li´tis] 1. inflammation of the spinal cord; see also poliomyelitis.2. inflammation of the bone marrow; see also osteomyelitis. adj., adj myelit´ic.bulbar myelitis that involving the medulla oblongata.

my·e·li·tis

(mī'ĕ-lī'tis), 1. Inflammation of the spinal cord. 2. Inflammation of the bone marrow. [myel- + G. -itis, inflammation]

myelitis

(mī′ə-lī′tĭs)n.1. Inflammation of the spinal column.2. Osteomyelitis.

myelitis

Neurology Spinal cord inflammation, often caused by VZV Clinical Paraparesis, sensory defects, sphincter impairment Imaging T₂-weighted MRI reveals hyperintense lesions, ± fusiform swelling of spinal cord Lab CSF slight pleocytosis, ↑ protein Prognosis Excellent in immunocompetent Pts; immunocompromised Pts may need acyclovir

my·e·li·tis

(mī'ĕ-lī'tis) 1. Inflammation of the spinal cord. 2. Inflammation of the bone marrow. [myel- + G. -itis, inflammation]

myelitis

1. Inflammation of the spinal cord. This may be due to a virus infection such as POLIOMYELITIS, may follow a virus infection elsewhere in the body, may be caused by DEMYELINATION or by SYPHILIS or may be due to occlusion of small spinal arteries. The effect depends on the part, and extent, of the cord involved. Transverse myelitis affects the whole cross-section of the cord and causes paralysis of the body below the affected level. Recovery is variable, but may be complete. 2. Inflammation of the bone marrow. See also OSTEOMYELITIS.

myelitis

inflammation of the MYELIN SHEATH surrounding the spinal cord.

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