acute flaccid myelitis

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What does acute flaccid myelitis mean?

A sudden onset illness of children causing loss of muscle tone and reflexes, weakness in arms and legs, which may lead to paralysis. The illness has an indeterminate cause and no known treatment.

Where does acute flaccid myelitis come from?

From acute + flaccid + myelitis.

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