syringomyelia

sy·rin·go·my·e·li·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suh-ring-goh-mahy-ee-lee-uh]
- /səˌrɪŋ goʊ maɪˈi li ə/
- /sɪrˌɪndʒəmɪˈiːliə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-ring-goh-mahy-ee-lee-uh]
- /səˌrɪŋ goʊ maɪˈi li ə/

Definitions of syringomyelia word

noun syringomyelia a disease of the spinal cord in which the nerve tissue is replaced by a cavity filled with fluid. 1
noun syringomyelia a chronic progressive disease of the spinal cord in which cavities form in the grey matter: characterized by loss of the sense of pain and temperature 0
noun syringomyelia a chronic, progressive disease of the spinal cord, characterized by the formation of cavities filled with liquid within the spinal cord 0

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Origin of syringomyelia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; syringo- (combining form of Greek sŷrinx syrinx) + myelia (myel- + -ia)

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syringomyelia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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