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crowned dens syndrome

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A clinical and radiological syndrome caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the ligaments surrounding the odontoid process, characterized by acute occipital pain, limited neck mobility and typical radiographic findings.

uncountable

Examples

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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crowned eagle crowned pigeon crowned republic crowned seahorse Crowner crownet

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