Hydromyelia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005477",
  "term": "Hydromyelia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A neurological condition characterized by the abnormal widening of the central canal of the spinal cord, leading to an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within it. This expansion can compress and damage nerve fibers, causing symptoms such as weakness, sensory loss, and pain. It is often associated with congenital malformations or trauma.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 873 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hydromyelia/"
}