1. one of the nine Greek goddesses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who presided over the arts: Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, and Urania. 2. (sometimes l.c.) the inspiration that motivates a poet, artist, or thinker.
The process is superimposed by degenerative changes that can cause stenosis and affect the nerve roots and these changes don't go away, even beyond age 75, as you see in this patient. Since the spine is a mobile organ structure, it does not spontaneously fuse until beyond 70 to 80 years of age.
Sections. By Michael, Perry M.D. Lumbar spondylosis describes the degeneration of the spine in the lower back, or lumbar region of the spine. This condition is generally a naturally occurring condition due to age and wear and tear of the spine over time.umbar spondylosis describes the degeneration of the spine in the lower back, or lumbar region of the spine.