myelitis
Spinal Cord Inflammation
Plain-language definition
Inflammation of the spinal cord, which can occur alongside optic neuritis in NMO and MOGAD. Causes weakness, numbness, and bowel/bladder problems.
Where this term comes up
“It primarily causes optic neuritis and myelitis (spinal cord inflammation).”
Condition · MOGAD (MOG Antibody Disease)
“Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), previously called Devic's disease, is a severe autoimmune condition that primarily attacks the optic nerves (causing optic neuritis) and spinal cord (causing transverse myelitis).”
Condition · Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO/Devic's Disease)
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- MOGAD
MOG Antibody Disease
- NMO
Neuromyelitis Optica
- AQP4
Aquaporin-4
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.