Vertebral body height

What does "Vertebral body height" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Vertebral body height" refers to the size or length of the main part of a bone in the spine. Each bone in the spine has a main part, and the term "vertebral body height" is used to describe how tall this part is. It's like measuring the height of a building, but in this case, it's the height of a specific part of a bone in the spine.

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