Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic`s disease or Devic`s syndrome, is a heterogeneous condition consisting of recurrent and simultaneous inflammation and demyelination of the optic nerve (optic neuritis) and the spinal cord (myelitis). Currently at least two different causes are proposed based on the presence of autoantibodies agains.....
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A demyelinating disease of the optic nerve chiasma, optic tract, and spinal cord characterised by acute bilateral optic neuritis and acute myelitis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a demyelinating disorder consisting of a transverse myelopathy and optic neuritis. Synonyms: Devic disease
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