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encephalomyeloradiculitis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪələɹəˌdɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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History

Etymology

From encephalo- + myelo- + radiculitis.