Look up: Spondylo-listhesis

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   Spondylo-listhesis
   The slipping forward of one vertebra onto another.
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   spondylolisthesis
   [n] - a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
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   Spondylolisthesis
   forward slip of one vertebral body on the one below it. This may be due to congenital elongation of the pars interarticularis of the vertebra, spondylolysis
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   Spondylolisthesis
   the slipping of a vertebra in the spine over the one below it
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   Spondylolisthesis
   A sliding forward of one or more vertebra on another, usually in the lower part of the backbone and possibly causing back pain. An operation may be needed to correct it.
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   Spondylolisthesis
   Spondylolisthesis: Forward movement of one of the building blocks (vertebrae) of the spine in relation to an adjacent vertebra. Spondylolisthesis differs in children and adults. In children it is usually of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) over the body of the sacrum (S1) due to a congenital malformation of the spine while in adults it is usually of ...
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   spondylolisthesis
   Forward movement of one building block of the spine (vertebra) in relation to an adjacent vertebra. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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   spondylolisthesis
   noun a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
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   Spondylolisthesis
   In simple terms, spondylolisthesis describes the displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below. It was first described in 1782 by a Belgian obstetrician, Dr. Herbinaux. He reported a bony prominence anterior to the sacrum that obstructed the vagina of a small number of patients. The term `spondylolisthesis` was coined in 1854, from the Greek `spondylo` for vertebrae and `olisthesis` for slip. These `slips` ...
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    spondylolisthesis
    (spon″dә-lo-lis-the´sis) forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower segment due to a congenital defect or fracture in the pars interarticularis, usually of the fifth lumbar over the sacrum, or of the fourth lumbar over the fifth. adj., spondylolisthet´ic., adj.
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    spondylolisthesis
    forward slipping of one of the vertebrae on the subjacent vertebra or on the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spinal column. The most ... [1 related articles]
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    spondylolisthesis
    Forward movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra below it, or upon the sacrum. Syn: spondyloptosis [spondylo- + G. olisthsis, a slipping and falling]
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    Spondylolisthesis
    “Spondylolisthesis” is Greek for spine slippage. Typically, the slip occurs between the lowest lumbar vertebra (L5) and the sacrum. The condition is due to a congenital weakness in the bone on the posterior aspect of the 5th lumber vertebra. This weakness allows the bone to separate during childhood. The lumbar spi...
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