encephalomyeloradiculoneuropathy
/ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪələɹəˌdɪkjʊlənjʊˈɹɒpəθi/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 0.00 in modern English
55
Scrabble Score
32
Letters
6
Syllables
15
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A condition involving inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, nerve roots, and peripheral nerves, typically resulting in symptoms like weakness, pain, and sensory or motor problems.
Example Sentences
- "We present two children with seizures and other signs of cerebral involvement at the outset of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, consistent with a diagnosis of encephalomyeloradiculoneuropathy."
- "The presumed cause of encephalomyeloradiculoneuropathy of this type is an abnormal immune response triggered by an antecedent infection[…]"
- "The authors advocate for combined therapy in cases of severe encephalomyelitis characterized by encephalomyeloradiculoneuropathy."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪələɹəˌdɪkjʊlənjʊˈɹɒpəθi/