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Spondylolysis Definition

By Anne Asher, About.com

Updated June 13, 2005

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Definition: Spondylolysis is the medical term meaning degeneration of the vertebra. Spondylolysis often affects intervertebral disks. It can also refer to the degeneration of the entire spine. Spondylolysis indicates a fusion of the bones of the spine, and immobilization.
Also Known As: disk degeneration
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