spondylosis

spondylosis

 [spon″dĭ-lo´sis]

1. ankylosis of a vertebral joint.

2. degenerative spinal changes due to osteoarthritis.

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spon·dy·lo·sis

(spon'di-lō'sis),

Ankylosis of the vertebra; often applied nonspecifically to any lesion of the spine of a degenerative nature.

[G. spondylos, vertebra]

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spondylosis

(spŏn′dl-ō′sĭs)

n.

Degeneration of the spinal column, especially that resulting in abnormal fusion and immobilization of the vertebral bones.

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spondylosis

Orthopedics Abnormal vertebral fixation or immobility. See Cervical spondylosis.

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spon·dy·lo·sis

(spon'di-lō'sis)

Ankylosis of the vertebrae; often applied nonspecifically to any lesion of the spine of a degenerative nature.

[G. spondylos, vertebra]

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Spondylosis

Arthritis of the spine.

Mentioned in: Scoliosis

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