encephalomyelitis

noun

en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​my·​eli·​tis in-ˌse-fə-lō-ˌmī-ə-ˈlī-təs 

plural encephalomyelitides in-ˌse-fə-lō-ˌmī-ə-ˈli-tə-ˌdēz 

: concurrent inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

especially : equine encephalitis

Examples of encephalomyelitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Murdoch was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis more than two decades ago, before starting Belle and Sebastian. —Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, or ME/CFS, is a serious long-term illness, in which people have overwhelming fatigue that is not improved by rest. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Jan. 2023

Two cases of encephalomyelitis — inflammation in the brain and spinal cord — have been reported, both in previously healthy gay men in their 30s. —Apoorva Mandavilli, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2022

Only a couple dozen doctors specialize in myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). —Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing encephalomyelitis

• eastern equine encephalomyelitis
• equine encephalomyelitis
• myalgic encephalomyelitis
• Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis
• western equine encephalomyelitis

Rhymes for encephalomyelitis

• keratoconjunctivitis
• meningoencephalitis
• adenitis
• arteritis
• blepharitis
• cervicitis
• cholangitis
• choroiditis
• decubitus
• dermatitis
• fasciitis
• gingivitis

Medical Definition

encephalomyelitis

noun

en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​my·​eli·​tis in-ˌsef-ə-lō-ˌmī-ə-ˈlīt-əs 

plural encephalomyelitides -ə-ˈlit-ə-ˌdēz 

: concurrent inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

see acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, allergic encephalomyelitis, avian encephalomyelitis, equine encephalomyelitis

encephalomyelitic

-ə-ˈlit-ik 

adjective