amyelous
|a-my-el-ous|
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/ˈeɪmiˌloʊs/
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/ˈeɪmiˌləʊs/
without spinal cord
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyelous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amyelos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'myelos' meant 'marrow or spinal cord.'
Historical Evolution
'amyelos' transformed into the modern English word 'amyelous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without marrow or spinal cord,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a spinal cord or bone marrow.
The condition is characterized by being amyelous, leading to severe neurological deficits.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 01:36