A condition in which one or both sides of the spinal cord becomes inflamed, causing damage to the myelin sheaths of the nerve cell fibers, is known as `____`.

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transverse myelitis

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Transverse myelitis is classified by damaged myelin sheaths of the spinal cord nerve cell fibers due to a viral illness, bacterial infection, immune reaction, or myelin disorder.

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Flashcard 10 - Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial Flashcard Set for the CCRN