Amyelic

/əˈmɛlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of the spinal cord.

Etymology

From amyelia + -ic (adjective suffix). This adjectival form describes conditions or tissues related to spinal cord deficiency or absence.

Kelly Says

Neurologists use 'amyelic' to describe patients with spinal cord problems stemming from birth defects—it helps distinguish between spinal cord issues caused by development versus those caused by injury or disease.

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