Tabes Dorsalis (Noun)
Meaning
Syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Tabes dorsalis is a rare complication of late-stage syphilis, affecting the spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
- Tabes dorsalis results in degeneration of sensory neurons and is often associated with symptoms like stabbing pains and numbness in the legs.
- Neurosyphilis, which includes conditions such as tabes dorsalis, occurs when the bacterium Treponema pallidum invades the central nervous system.
- If left untreated, tabes dorsalis can cause progressive neurological damage and eventually lead to significant disability.
- Diagnosing tabes dorsalis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests for syphilis infection.