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