allergic encephalomyelitis
noun
: encephalomyelitis produced by an allergic response following the introduction of an antigenic substance into the body
specifically
: experimental allergic encephalomyelitis
The mouse disease is called chronic allergic encephalomyelitis, and is widely used for studying MS [multiple sclerosis] and potential treatments. —Thomas H. Maugh II, The Los Angeles Times
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