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Meaning of vertebroplasty | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A medical procedure where bone cement is injected percutaneously into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving the pain of vertebral compression fractures.

Examples

“Prosecutors charged Synthes and Norian Corporation with running an unauthorized trial of the bone filler in spinal procedures known as vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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