myelopathy
noun
my·e·lop·a·thy
ˌmī-ə-ˈlä-pə-thē 
plural myelopathies
: a disease or disorder of the spinal cord or bone marrow
Examples of myelopathy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Coco has canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as DM.
—
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The center was formed to help people who experience cervical myelopathy, a condition that results from compression of the spinal cord in the neck and can cause pain, stiffness in the neck or arms and loss of coordination in people suffering from it.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
However, this sloped appearance can lead to issues with their hips such as degenerative myelopathy — a condition that begins with weakness in limbs and can progress to paralysis of both hind legs.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
A vet diagnosed Bodza with degenerative myelopathy, a fatal disease that causes the progressive degeneration of a dog's spinal cord.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2017
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The center was formed to help people who experience cervical myelopathy, a condition that results from compression of the spinal cord in the neck and can cause pain, stiffness in the neck or arms and loss of coordination in people suffering from it.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
However, this sloped appearance can lead to issues with their hips such as degenerative myelopathy — a condition that begins with weakness in limbs and can progress to paralysis of both hind legs.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
A vet diagnosed Bodza with degenerative myelopathy, a fatal disease that causes the progressive degeneration of a dog's spinal cord.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2017
Cite this Entry
“Myelopathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myelopathy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
myelopathy
noun
my·e·lop·a·thy
ˌmī-ə-ˈläp-ə-thē
plural myelopathies
: any disease or disorder of the spinal cord or bone marrow
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share