Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spondylo
Prefix
/ˈspɒndɪloʊ/
Definition
A term related to the vertebrae in the spine.
Examples
- Spondylitis – Inflammation of the vertebrae.
- Spondylosis – Degeneration of the spinal column.
- Spondylopathy – Any disease of the vertebrae.
Meaning
The prefix ‘spondylo’ is used in medical terminology to refer to anything associated with the vertebral column or spine.
Synonyms
- Vertebral
- Spinal
