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
- 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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