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bulbar myelitis |
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bulbar myelitis Etymology: L, bulbus, swollen root; Gk, myelos, marrow, itis, inflammation an inflammation of the central nervous system involving the medulla oblongata. myelitis 1. inflammation of the spinal cord; there are no specific myelitides in animals but myelitis is a significant lesion in listeriosis, equine herpesvirus-1 infection in horses, caprine arthritis-encephalitis, equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. 2. inflammation of bone marrow (see also osteomyelitis). bulbar myelitis that involving the medulla oblongata. spinal cord myelitis is most commonly caused by a viral infection, though protozoa and helminth parasites are also significant causes. The signs are weakness through to complete flaccid paralysis, including paralysis of the anus and the tail. See also myelomalacia, encephalomyelitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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