spondylosis

[ spon-dl-oh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. immobility and fusion of vertebral joints.

spondylosis

/ ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs /

noun

1. fusion of the vertebrae

Word History and Origins

Origin of spondylosis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of spondylosis¹

C20: from New Latin, from Greek spondulos vertebra; see -osis