Definition

A condition where the spinal cord is damaged or diseased, leading to various neurological problems.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with myelopathy after she experienced weakness in her legs.

Conversation

I heard that my uncle is dealing with some serious health issues.

Oh no, what’s wrong with him?

They think it might be myelopathy, which sounds really concerning.

That does sound serious; I hope he gets the right treatment soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myelopathy is formed from "myelo-" (from Greek "myelos", meaning marrow or spinal cord) and "-pathy" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or disease). The term refers to a disease or disorder affecting the spinal cord or bone marrow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myelos' as relating to the spinal cord and 'pathy' as indicating a disease. This helps you remember that myelopathy refers to a condition affecting the spinal cord.

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