DEMYELINATIVE MYELITIS
\dˈɛmɪˌɛlɪnətˌɪv mˌa͡ɪɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \dˈɛmɪˌɛlɪnətˌɪv mˌaɪɪlˈaɪtɪs], \d_ˈɛ_m_ɪ__ˌɛ_l_ɪ_n_ə_t_ˌɪ_v m_ˌaɪ_ɪ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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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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