Definitions

1. noun

a congenital or acquired deformity of the vertebral column, in which the vertebrae are displaced or misshapen.

“The doctor specialized in treating patients with acondylosis, a rare condition that affects the spine.”

2. noun

a congenital or acquired deformity of the vertebral column, in which the vertebrae are displaced or misshapen, especially one that involves a failure of vertebral body formation.

“The radiologist examined the X-ray of the patient’s spine to diagnose acondylosis and determine the best course of treatment.”