neuromyelitis optica

See also: neuromyelitisoptica

English

Noun

neuromyelitis optica (uncountable)

(neuropathology) An autoimmune disease with a similar presentation to multiple sclerosis, but is common in Asians and in most cases is characterised by the presence of anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies.

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