Listhesis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Listhesis is a noun meaning A forward (anterior) displacement (slippage) of a vertebra over a lower segment.
Meaning
A forward (anterior) displacement (slippage) of a vertebra over a lower segment.
More Meanings
- Any such displacement, anterior or otherwise.
Example Sentences
Type 1 facetal malalignment was when the facet of atlas was dislocated anterior to the facet of axis on lateral imaging and simulates lumbosacral listhesis.
Word Forms
- listheses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include labioversion, laminoplasty, lumbalization, dolichospondyly, exarticulation, lingualization.
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