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1
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What is the Greek word for vertebra?

A

spondylos

2
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What is the definition of the suffix “osis”?

A

condition

3
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What is the definition of the suffix “lysis”?

A

cleavage or separation

4
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What is the definition of the suffix “listhesis”?

A

slippage

5
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What is the definition of spondylosis?

A

a vertebral condition

6
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What is the definition of spondylolysis?

A

a vertebral separation or vertebral cleavage

7
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What is the definition of spondylolisthesis?

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a vertebral slippage