secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

Term ID

DOID:0050783

Synonyms

• Secondary-progressive MS
• SPMS

Definition

A multiple sclerosis that is characterized by a worsening of disability, rather than by relapses followed by recovery, which progressively worsens until a steady progression of disability replaces the cycles of attacks. (2)

References

• MESH:D020528
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:425500002
• UMLS_CUI:C0751965

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050783 )