sə̇ˌriŋgōˌmīˈēlēə noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from syring- + -myelia
: a chronic progressive disease of the spinal cord characterized by the presence of long cavities in the substance of the spinal cord with sensory disturbances, muscle atrophy, and spasticity
• sy·rin·go·my·el·ic ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷|elik adjective