"Cord disease" refers to any health condition or disorder that affects the spinal cord. It can cause problems with movement, sensation, or other body functions that rely on the spinal cord's normal functioning. Full definition
In some cases, the urine problems may even lead to a diagnosis of spinal cord disease. (thesprucepets.com)
This tool is available to veterinarians and is very valuable in making a diagnosis of spinal cord disease. (lbah.com)
After admission to the Neurology / Neurosurgery Service and an examination by Dr. Amanda Taylor, Bailey was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), a progressive spinal cord disease in which nerves lose their ability to conduct signals from the brain to the limbs DM leads to a final, heartbreaking state: the inability to walk, and unfortunately, there is no medication or surgery available. (vetmed.auburn.edu)