Syringomyelia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011772",
  "term": "Syringomyelia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic neurological disorder characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cyst, called a syrinx, within the spinal cord. This cyst expands over time, compressing and damaging nerve fibers, leading to symptoms such as pain, weakness, and sensory loss. It is often associated with Chiari malformations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "syrinx"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 909 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/syringomyelia/"
}