spondylosis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spondylosis
1895–1900; < Greek spóndyl ( os ) vertebra + -osis
Example Sentences
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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
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