Disease or Syndrome
spondylosis Audio
spon·dy·lo·sis [ spon-dl-oh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Spinal Diseases
Definitions related to spondylosis:
  • A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • A general term for degeneration of the spine that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and the small openings (intervertebral foramina) through which spinal nerves exit the canal.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Spondylosis, noninflammatory degenerative disease of the spine resulting in abnormal bone development around the vertebrae and reduced mobility of the intervertebral joints. It is primarily a condition of age and occurs much more commonly in men than in women; onset of symptoms is gradual, but...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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