spondylosis
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- noun
- /ˌspɒndɪˈloʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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espondilosis
- The most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries were arthritis in the appendicular skeleton and vertebral spondylosis.
Examples
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Caries spine may give rise to similar situations with a clinical spectrum ranging from fibrofasciitis, cervicodorsal spondylosis, or disc syndrome. 7.
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Many older adults experience spondylosis, which can lead to significant pain and mobility challenges.
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The earliest stages of spondylosis indicate an age range in the late 20s.
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She was diagnosed with spondylosis after complaining of persistent stiffness in her back.
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Physical therapy can help manage the symptoms of spondylosis by improving flexibility and strength.
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Morphology
spondylosis = spondyl (opaque) = spondyl + osis
Built from the medical combining form 'spondyl-' and the clinical suffix '-osis'; both elements are specialized and not inferable by an average B1 learner.
Etymology
The word spondylosis comes from the Greek spondylos, meaning 'vertebra' or 'spine bone', and the ending -osis, meaning 'condition' or 'disease'. So, spondylosis literally means a 'condition of the spine bones', which is why it refers to a degenerative problem that causes pain and stiffness.