spinal fusion meaning

UK /ˈspaɪnəl ˈfjuːʒən/ US /ˈspaɪnəl ˈfjuʒən/ 4 syllables

spinal fusion (noun): correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization.

Definition of spinal fusion

  1. correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization

    Synonyms: fusion

    Type of: correction

How to pronounce spinal fusion

spinal fusion is pronounced /ˈspaɪnəl ˈfjuːʒən/ in British English and /ˈspaɪnəl ˈfjuʒən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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