syringomyelia
/səˌrɪŋɡoʊmaɪˈiːliə/
noun
- A medical condition in which a fluid-filled cavity (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord, often causing pain, weakness, and stiffness.
- Syringomyelia can lead to loss of sensation in the hands and arms.
- Treatment for syringomyelia may include surgery to drain the cyst.
- The patient was diagnosed with syringomyelia after an MRI scan.