Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum

Preferred Label : Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum;

NCIt synonyms : OYL; OLF; Ossification of the Yellow Ligament;

NCIt definition : A condition in which the ligamentum flavum is progressively ossified which may cause compression of elements inside the spinal canal, resulting in various neurological symptoms.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1774787;

Details

Origin ID

C202071;

UMLS CUI

C5566262;

Semantic type(s)
- Pathologic Function [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Ossification of ligamentum flavum (disorder) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Ossification of yellow ligament [MedDRA LLT]
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- Cellosaurus Disease Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Cellosaurus Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Rare Lesion [NCIt concept]

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