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Definition of Adrenomyeloneuropathy
1. Noun. A progressive, X-linked, genetic, neurological disorder that deteriorates the myelin sheath that protects the spinal cord. ¹
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Medical Definition of Adrenomyeloneuropathy
1. A disorder of adult males, consisting of long standing adrenal insufficiency, hypogonadism, progressive myelopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and sphincter disturbances; considered a variant of adrenoleukodystrophy. Origin: adreno-+ G. Myelos, medulla, + neuron, nerve, + pathos, suffering (05 Mar 2000)