encephalomyeloradiculitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a medical condition involving inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and spinal nerve roots. It refers to a widespread inflammatory process affecting the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, which can lead to neurological symptoms such as weakness, sensory loss, pain, and impaired coordination.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪələɹəˌdɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

Word forms

encephalomyeloradiculitis

Etymology

From encephalo- + myelo- + radiculitis.

Synonyms

encephalomyeloradiculopathy
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