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Preferred term

Spinal Osteophytosis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Outgrowth of immature bony processes or bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE) from the VERTEBRAE, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It commonly occurs in cervical and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Osteophytosis, Spinal

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LDP3L3FK-2

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