Syringomyelia

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪˈɹiŋɡoʊˈmaɪˈəɫaɪə/

Syringomyelia (noun)

  1. A long-term condition where a fluid-filled cavity forms inside the spinal cord, which can damage nerves and cause weakness or pain.

Examples

  • Syringomyelia forms a spinal fluid cavity in the spinal cord.
  • A spinal fluid cavity can develop as syringomyelia in the spinal cord.