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myelitis

Pronunciation: /ˌmʌɪəˈlʌɪtɪs/

Definition of myelitis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • inflammation of the spinal cord.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek muelos 'marrow' + -itis

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Definition of myelitis in the US English dictionary

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