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MeSH Heading: Spinal Osteophytosis
Tree Number(s): C05.116.900.815
Unique ID: D013128
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013128
Annotation: coordinate with specific vertebra
Scope Note: Outgrowth of immature bony processes or bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE) from the VERTEBRAE, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It commonly occurs in cervical and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS.
Entry Term(s): Osteophytosis, Spinal
NLM Classification #: WE 727
Public MeSH Note: 1965
History Note: 1965
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

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urine (UR)

veterinary (VE)

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