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Pott's disease
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What's The Definition Of Pott's disease?
[n] TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pott's disease: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pott's disease: See Also | T.B. | TB | tuberculosis Pott's disease In Webster's Dictionary \Pott's" dis*ease"\ (Med.)
Caries of the vertebr[ae], frequently resulting in curvature
of the spine and paralysis of the lower extremities; -- so
named from Percival Pott, an English surgeon.
{Pott's fracture}, a fracture of the lower end of the fibula,
with displacement of the tibia. --Dunglison.
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