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Spinal Osteophytosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
Spinal Osteophytosis Preferred
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