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Definition of 'encephalomyelitis'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) encephalomyelitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

Etymology: (1905–10)

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1. (noun) encephalomyelitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

Definition of 'encephalomyelitis'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. encephalomyelitis
A general term indicating inflammation of the BRAIN and SPINAL CORD, often used to indicate an infectious process, but also applicable to a variety of autoimmune and toxic-metabolic conditions. There is significant overlap regarding the usage of this term and ENCEPHALITIS in the literature.

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