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Definition of Spinal cord compression

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Spinal cord compression: The act of exerting an abnormal amount of pressure on the spinal cord. Compression of the spinal cord may, for instance, be due to a fracture of the spine or a tumor pressing on the spinal cord.