For example, the phrase spondylosis of the lumbar spine means degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis of the vertebral joints and degenerating intervertebral discs (degenerative disc disease) in the low back.
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South Africa's credit rating was downgraded today by Moody's to Baa1. Moodyâs Investor Services decided today to downgrade South Africaâs government bond rating by one notch to Baa1 from A3; unfortunately the outlook remains negative.South Africa had been on an A3 credit rating since July 2009, but had been on negative credit watch in November 2011.oodyâs Investor Services decided today to downgrade South Africaâs government bond rating by one notch to Baa1 from A3; unfortunately the outlook remains negative.