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This is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the terminology commonly used in the assessment and treatment of neurological disorders. To view this glossary simply click on the corresponding letter below:
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Osteophyte
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A bony outgrowth or protruberance.
Osteoporosis
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A disorder in which bone is abnormally brittle, less dense, and is the result of a number of different diseases and abnormalities.

