NCIt definition : A nonsurgical method for the repair of vertebral fractures and compression due to
osteoporosis in which a glue-like material is inserted into the center of the collapsed
spinal vertebra in order to stabilize and strengthen the crushed bone.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A procedure used to repair a bone in the spine that has a break caused
by cancer, osteoporosis (a decrease in bone mass and density), or trauma. Bone cement
is injected into the broken bone to make it stronger.;