See Also: spinal cord compression(medicine)
acute spinal cord compression(medicine)
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spinal cord(dictionary)
spinal cord tumour(medicine)
spinal cord neoplasms(medicine)
spinal cord injury(medicine)
spinal cord injuries(medicine)

spinal cord compression (medicine)


spinal cord compression


A condition in which pressure is exerted on the spinal cord, as by a tumour, spinal fracture, etc. Its manifestations, which vary with location and degree of pressure, may include pain, paresthesias, and sensory and motor disturbances.