What is another word for myelinoclastic diffuse sclerosis?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪɪlˌɪnəklˈastɪk dɪfjˈuːz skləɹˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Myelinoclastic diffuse sclerosis is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system. The disease causes the destruction of myelin, a protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers. This leads to a wide range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, numbness, vision problems and difficulty with coordination. While the medical term for this disease is quite specific, there are some synonymous expressions that can be used to describe the condition. One such term is "Schilder's disease," which is named after the Dutch neurologist Paul Ferdinand Schilder. Some people also refer to myelinoclastic diffuse sclerosis as "encephalomyelitis," which means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
