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Spondylosis
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Definition
: A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.
coordinate with specific vertebra; do not confuse with SPONDYLOLYSIS or SPONDYLITIS
See Also
Spondylolysis
Examples
Spondylolysis
Other names
Spondylosis, Thoracic; Spondylosis, Lumbarsacral; Spondylosis, Cervical; Thoracic Spondylosis; Spondylosis Deformans; Lumbarsacral Spondylosis; Cervical Spondylosis