myelopathy
Noun
Meaning
A disorder in which the tissue of the spinal cord is diseased or damaged.
A disturbance or disease of the spinal cord.
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Phrases with the word
Examples
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi, which has an average lifespan of 12 to 14 years, may suffer from degenerative myelopathy and canine hip dysplasia ().
Degenerative myelopathy starts to occur in middle-aged-to-older dogs, and its symptoms include a lack of coordinated movements and wobbling legs.
My 11yr old German Shepherd, Gunny, has DM (degenerative myelopathy) and drags his rear paws when we go on our beloved walks.