syringomyelia
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- noun
- /ˌsɪrɪŋɡoʊˈmaɪliə/
- Specialized
- I have a disabled wife; she has fibromyalgia, syringomyelia, and bipolar, just to add insult to injury.
- syringomyelia associated with Chiari
- malformation and syringomyelia
- syringomyelia disorder
Examples
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Spina bifida could be an explanation for the patient's legs, but not the hands, whereas syringomyelia might explain the hands, but not the legs. 8-10
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It is estimated that over 50% of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are affected by syringomyelia!
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However, maybe even more embarrassing is our association with the Cavalier Spaniel, sadly now such a disaster on legs, so heavily contaminated are they with genes for syringomyelia and mitral valve disease, yet so beautiful and gentle that they continue to be collected in droves by adoring owners who are fully aware that it will all end in tears and near financial ruin.
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Patients with syringomyelia may experience severe pain and weakness in their arms and legs due to the cyst in their spinal cord.
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Syringomyelia is often diagnosed through MRI scans that reveal the presence of fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord.
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Many people with syringomyelia require ongoing medical management to alleviate the neurological symptoms caused by the condition.
Synonyms
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A disease that harms the spinal cord and causes weakness or numbness
Surface Forms
Morphology
syringomyelia = syringo + myelo + ia
The term is built from specialized medical combining forms ('syringo-', 'myelo-', '-ia') that are not recognizable productive English morphemes for typical learners, so the condition's meaning cannot be derived by knowing common English base words.
Etymology
Syringomyelia comes from two parts: syringo- meaning 'tube' (the same root as syringe) and -myelia meaning 'spinal cord'. So the word refers to a condition where a tube-like, fluid-filled cyst forms in the spinal cord, which explains the symptoms it causes.