Definition of syringomyelia
: a chronic progressive disease of the spinal cord associated with sensory disturbances, muscle atrophy, and spasticity
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Origin and Etymology of syringomyelia
New Latin, from Greek syring-, syrinx tube, fistula + New Latin myel- + -ia
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