MYELAPOPLEXY Meaning and
Definition
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Myelapoplexy is a medical term used to describe a rare condition characterized by an acute paralysis resulting from a sudden interruption of blood flow to the spinal cord. It is a combination of the words "myelo," referring to the spinal cord, and "apoplexy," which means a sudden loss of function or paralysis.
When myelapoplexy occurs, it is typically due to a blockage or rupture of blood vessels supplying the spinal cord. This sudden interruption of blood flow deprives the spinal cord of oxygen and nutrients, leading to the dysfunction and paralysis of the affected areas.
Symptoms of myelapoplexy may include sudden onset of severe back pain, loss of sensation, muscle weakness or paralysis, difficulty in controlling bowel or bladder function, and changes in sexual function. The severity and extent of symptoms will depend on the location and extent of the spinal cord affected.
Prompt medical attention is crucial to prevent irreversible damage and promote recovery in cases of myelapoplexy. Treatment options may include medication to address pain and swelling, surgical interventions to remove blood clots or repair blood vessels, and physical therapy to regain muscle strength and motor function.
Due to its rarity and potentially debilitating nature, myelapoplexy requires specialized medical expertise for diagnosis and management.
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Hemorrhage into the spinal cord, spinal apoplexy.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for MYELAPOPLEXY
- nyelapoplexy
- kyelapoplexy
- jyelapoplexy
- mtelapoplexy
- mgelapoplexy
- mhelapoplexy
- muelapoplexy
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- m6elapoplexy
- mywlapoplexy
- myslapoplexy
- mydlapoplexy
- myrlapoplexy
- my4lapoplexy
- my3lapoplexy
- myekapoplexy
- myepapoplexy
- myeoapoplexy
- myelzpoplexy
- myelspoplexy
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