spondylolisthesis
/ˌspɒn.dɪˌlo.lɪsˈθiːsɪs/
spondylolisthesis noun: a forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.
Noun
spondylolisthesis (countable and uncountable, plural spondylolistheses)
- A forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.
spondylolisthesis meaning in Tamil
spondylolisthesis in Tamil
- முள்ளெலும்பு நழுவல்
Forms of spondylolisthesis
| plural | spondylolistheses |
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Origin of spondylolisthesis
From Latin spondylolisthesis, equivalent to spondylo- (“spine”) + Ancient Greek ὀλισθάνω (olisthánō, “to slip, slide”) + -esis.
Words formed from spondylolisthesis
Questions about spondylolisthesis
- What does spondylolisthesis mean?
- Spondylolisthesis means a forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.
- What is spondylolisthesis in Tamil?
- Spondylolisthesis in Tamil is முள்ளெலும்பு நழுவல். See Spondylolisthesis meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is spondylolisthesis?
- Spondylolisthesis is a noun.
- How do you pronounce spondylolisthesis?
- Spondylolisthesis is pronounced /ˌspɒn.dɪˌlo.lɪsˈθiːsɪs/.
- What is the plural of spondylolisthesis?
- The plural of spondylolisthesis is spondylolistheses.
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