Syringobulbia is a medical condition when syrinxes, or fluid filled cavities, affect the brainstem. This defect normally results from congenital abnormality, trauma or tumor growth. Mostly occurs within the lower brainstem as a slit-like gap. This may affect one or more cranial nerves, resulting in various kinds of facial palsies. Sensory and moto...
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(from the article `syringomyelia`) ...a lateral curvature of the spine (scoliosis), or injuries, such as burns, with lack of pain. The loss of pain and temperature sensation has a ...
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A fluid-filled cavity of the brainstem, analogous to syringomyelia. ... Origin: syringo-+ L. Bulbus, bulb (medulla oblongata) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(sĭ-ring´go-bul´be-ә) syringomyelia in which the cavity extends to involve the medulla oblongata.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sĭ-ring′gō-bŭl′bē-ă Definitions: 1. A fluid-filled cavity of the brainstem, analogous to syringomyelia.
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