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encephalomyelitis noun[ U ] medical specializeduk /enˌkef.ə.ləʊˌmaɪ.əˈlaɪ.tɪs//enˌsef.ə.ləʊˌmaɪ.əˈlaɪ.tɪs/ us /enˌsef.ə.loʊˌmaɪ.əˈlaɪ.t̬əs/ any of several medical conditions that involve swelling of the brain and spinal cord (= the set of nerves inside the spine): Encephalomyelitis can be caused by a variety of conditions that lead to irritation of the brain and spinal cord. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis presents as an acute-onset neurological dysfunction following a triggering event such as an infection. Without regaining consciousness, he died six days later from a rare form of encephalomyelitis. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a disorder of the central nervous system. Invasion of the brain and spinal cord leads to necrotizing encephalitis and encephalomyelitis. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Disorders of muscles & the nervous system acoustic neuroma ageusia agraphia akinetic-rigid HD alexia CJD comatose dysgraphia dysphasia dysphasic dysphonia dyspraxia leprosy neuralgia NMO palsy Parkinson's parosmia peripheral nerve injury shin splints
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