English Explanatory Dictionary

encephalomyelitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-encephalomyelitis.wav

Word forms

encephalomyelitis encephalomyelitides

Etymology

From encephalo- + myelitis.

Derived words

acute disseminated encephalomyelitis encephalomyelitic encephalomyelitis disseminata experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis leukoencephalomyelitis meningoencephalomyelitis myalgic encephalomyelitis paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis western equine encephalomyelitis
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