Pott's disease /ˈpɑts-/
Pott's disease /ˈpɑts-/ 名詞
Pott's dis·ease Med. Caries of the vertebræ, 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.
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Ra·chi·al·gi·a n. Med. A painful affection of the spine; especially, Pott's disease; also, formerly, lead colic.
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Pott's disease
n : TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in
curvature of the spine