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spondylosis

American  
[spon-dl-oh-sis] / ˌspɒn dlˈoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.
  1. immobility and fusion of vertebral joints.


spondylosis British  
/ ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs /

noun

  1. fusion of the vertebrae

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Etymology

Origin of spondylosis

1895–1900; < Greek spóndyl ( os ) vertebra + -osis

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Steve from South London had to stop working after a car accident left him with chronic cervical spondylosis, which affects the health of bones and skin on the neck, and brain damage.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Rivera, who uses a wheelchair and suffers from lupus and spinal spondylosis, said she received a housing voucher but has had trouble navigating the complicated system.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Frazier, a senior veterinary technician who has worked at the zoo for more than 40 years, says Selat has arthritis in his joints, and spondylosis in his lower back.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2018

The presence of spondylosis, a painful condition of the lower spine due to the associated repetitive low back extension is also present in swimmers, especially those participating in the butterfly stroke.

From US News • May 11, 2016