myelitis
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my·e·li·tis
(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
(ˌmaɪ əˈlaɪ tɪs)n.
1. inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord.
2. inflammation of the bone marrow; osteomyelitis.
[1825–35]
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Noun | 1. | myelitis - inflammation of the spinal cord inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat |
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my·e·li·tis
n. mielitis, infl. de la espina dorsal.