Definition of "syringomyelia" []

• A chronic disease of the spinal cord characterized by the presence of fluid-filled cavities and leading to spasticity and sensory disturbances. (noun)

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• "Preston, 20, claimed he was crippled with a rare condition called syringomyelia, causing him pain in the neck and spine from the age of four."
• "When I "got cancer" and had "syringomyelia" diagnosed , or at least when it was found a number of years ago and recurs, I felt as I did as a young art student in the late 70's desiring to act in the now, seek truth, love well, work harder, and lower the amount of fooling myself or others."
• "CONGENITAL MALFORMATION SUPPORT GROUP, for those with Chiari malformation or syringomyelia; light refreshments will be served. 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. (third Wednesdays), Doctors Community Hospital, 8100 Good Luck Rd.,"