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Definition of Spondylosis

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Updated August 18, 2011

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Definition: Spondylosis is the name that spine specialists use to describe osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) of the spine.

Spondylosis includes wearing out of the spinal discs, formation of bone spurs, and development of problems including spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

Also Known As: Spinal Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

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