Retrolisthesis

noun

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Noun

1
A posterior displacement of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebrae to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation). countable, uncountable

Synonyms

retrospondylolisthesis

Etymology

From retro- + listhesis.

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