Medical Definition of Cervical osteoarthritis

1. Degenerative joint disease of the cervical (neck) spine. Results in a progressive erosion of the cartilage which line the weight bearing joints in the neck. Progressive bony calcification can lead to obstruction of exiting nerve roots resulting in neurological symptoms. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cervical Osteoarthritis

cervical laminectomy
cervical line
cervical longissimus muscle
cervical loop
cervical lymphadenitis
cervical margin
cervical margin of tooth
cervical myositis
cervical myospasm
cervical nerve
cervical nerves
cervical nystagmus
cervical oesophageal web
cervical oesophagus
cervical osteoarthritis (current term)
cervical part of internal carotid artery
cervical part of oesophagus
cervical part of spinal cord
cervical part of thoracic duct
cervical pleura
cervical plexus
cervical pregnancy
cervical radiculopathy
cervical rib
cervical rib syndrome
cervical root syndrome
cervical rotator muscles

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