myelopathic

/ˌmaɪəloʊˈpæθɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by a disease of the spinal cord.
    • Doctors used an MRI to look for myelopathic changes in the spine.
    • The patient was diagnosed with a myelopathic condition that affected her ability to walk.
    • Myelopathic symptoms often include weakness and numbness in the limbs.
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