| compressive myelopathy | Destruction of spinal cord tissue caused by pressure from neoplasms, haematomas, or other masses. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| compressive ear dressing | <otolaryngology> A thick (mound) dressing of soft gauze is applied over the ear and then a circular wrap is applied around the head. This is usually performed to prevent ear swelling that can result in cauliflower ear. (05 Jan 1998) |
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| compressive nystagmus | A jerky nystagmus resulting from unilateral changes of pressure in saemicircular canals. (05 Mar 2000) |
| compressive strength | The maximum compression a material can withstand without failure. (12 Dec 1998) |
| carcinomatous myelopathy | Degeneration or necrosis of the spinal cord associated with a carcinoma. Synonym: paracarcinomatous myelopathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| radiation myelopathy | Damage to the spinal cord from exposure to X-rays or other high energy radiation; usually radiation myelitis. Synonym: radiation myelitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| paracarcinomatous myelopathy | Degeneration or necrosis of the spinal cord associated with a carcinoma. Synonym: paracarcinomatous myelopathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myelopathy | <pathology> Any disease affecting the spinal cord. Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease (09 Oct 1997) |
| diabetic myelopathy | <pathology> Degenerative changes in spinal cord tissue occurring as a complication of diabetes mellitus Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease (27 Sep 1997) |