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Fractured lumbar vertebra

MedGen UID:
75499
•Concept ID:
C0262544
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Injury or Poisoning
Synonyms: bone lumbar vertebra; Fracture of lumbar spine; Fracture of lumbar vertebra; Lumbar Vertebral Fracture
SNOMED CT: Fracture of lumbar vertebra (125608002); Fracture of lumbar spine (125608002)
 
HPO: HP:0041168

Definition

A partial or complete breakage of the lumbar vertebra. [from HPO]

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