adrenomyeloneuropathymedical dictionary

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, + neurone, nerve, + pathos, suffering

(05 Mar 2000)