sy·rin·go·my·e·lia
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Definition of syringomyelia
: a chronic progressive disease of the spinal cord associated with sensory disturbances, muscle atrophy, and spasticity
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syringomyelic
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sə-ˌriŋ-gō-mī-ˈe-lik
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adjective
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adjective
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syringomyelia
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sy·rin·go·my·elia
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Medical Definition of syringomyelia
: a chronic progressive disease of the spinal cord associated with sensory disturbances, muscle atrophy, and spasticity
Other Words from syringomyelia
syringomyelic
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adjective
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adjective
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The first known use of syringomyelia was in 1880
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