Transverse myelitis (Latin: myelitis transversa) is a neurological condition consisting of an inflammatory process of the spinal cord. The inflammation can cause axonal demyelination. The name is derived from Greek myelós referring to the `spinal cord`, and the suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation. Transverse implies that the inflammation i.....
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A medical condition in which nerves in the spinal cord become inflamed and lose the ability to send messages. It can be caused by a virus, and affects the insulating layer of material, called myelin, that covers some of the nerve cells and helps them to send messages. Transverse myelitis can cause paralysis, rather like a traumatic spinal cord inju...
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An inflammatory process involving both gray and white matter of spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an abrupt onset inflammatory process involving almost the entire thickness of the spinal cord but of limited longitudinal extent, generally one or a few segments; of multiple etiologies, the most common being viral and post-viral causes, and multiple sclerosis. Synonyms: acute transverse myelitis ...
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Transverse myelitis: A disease of the spinal cord in which there is demyelination (erosion of the myelin sheath that normally protects nerve fibers). The onset of the disorder is typically sudden. Symptoms include back pain followed by ascending weakness in the legs. There is no cure. Many patients are left with permanent disabilities or paralysis....
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The sudden onset of spinal cord disease. Symptoms include general back pain followed by weakness in the feet and legs that moves upward. There is no cure and many patients are left with permanent disabilities or paralysis. Transverse Myelitis is a demyelinating disorder that may be associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Also see demyelinating dis...
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The sudden onset of spinal cord disease. Symptoms include general back pain
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