ACUTE TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
\ɐkjˈuːt tɹansvˈɜːs mˌa͡ɪɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ɐkjˈuːt tɹansvˈɜːs mˌaɪɪlˈaɪtɪs], \ɐ_k_j_ˈuː_t t_ɹ_a_n_s_v_ˈɜː_s m_ˌaɪ_ɪ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of ACUTE TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
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Inflammation of a transverse portion of the spinal cord characterized by acute or subacute segmental demyelination or necrosis. The condition may occur sporadically, follow an infection or vaccination, or present as a paraneoplastic syndrome (see also ENCEPHALOMYELITIS, ACUTE DISSEMINATED). Clinical manifestations include motor weakness, sensory loss, and incontinence. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1242-6)
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