Definition of Spondylolisthesis

1. Noun. A forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves.

Generic synonyms: Dislocation

Definition of Spondylolisthesis

1. Noun. (medicine) A forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury ¹

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Medical Definition of Spondylolisthesis

1. Forward movement of one building block of the spine (vertebra) in relation to an adjacent vertebra. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spondylolisthesis

spondyle
spondylitic
spondylitides
spondylitis
spondylitis deformans
spondylitises
spondylo-
spondyloarthritides
spondyloarthropathic
spondyloarthropathies
spondyloarthropathy
spondylocace
spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
spondyloepiphysial dysplasia
spondylolistheses
spondylolisthetic
spondylolisthetic pelvis
spondylolysis
spondylomalacia
spondylopathy
spondyloptosis
spondylopyosis
spondyloschisis
spondylosis
spondylosyndesis
spondylothoracic
spondylotomy
spondylous
spondyls

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