neuromyelitis optica

neuromyelitis optica (uncountable)

1. (neuropathology) An autoimmune disease with a similar presentation to multiple sclerosis, but is common in Asians and in most cases is characterised by the presence of anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies.
   • 2023 August 1, Ian Sample, “Lunar Codex: digitised works of 30,000 artists to be archived on moon”, in The Guardian‎:

     Included in the archive are […] paintings by Connie Karleta Sales, an artist and poet who lives with neuromyelitis optica, an autoimmune disease that attacks the spinal cord and optic nerves.