1. any disease or disorder of the spinal cord
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical and diagnostic contexts

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with cervical myelopathy after experiencing weakness in both arms.
• Myelopathy can result from trauma, compression, or degenerative changes in the spine.
• The neurologist ordered an MRI to evaluate the extent of the myelopathy.
• Symptoms of thoracic myelopathy may include difficulty walking and loss of sensation.
• Early treatment of myelopathy can help prevent permanent spinal cord damage.