Question

is cervical spondylosis genetic?

Answer 1

Well it really depends on what degree you draw the line Genetic, let's say for instance Gingerism is a "genetic" mutation, while it doesn't allow for Gingers to be exposed to UV-light during a prolonged period of time due to a malfunction in their Melanocytes which releases Melanin to epidermis to protect the skin from UV-light aswell as obtain 0.25 Dihydroxy (Vitamin D)
Vitamin D is a extremly important aspect in bone development and renewal, Vit D promotes Calcium uptake & Reuptake (if i remember correctly, since 0.25 Dihydroxy final destination is Nephrones where it's converted into 1.25 Dihydroxy, it's activated form).

So with this genetic particular genetic mutation you'd have a higher predesposition in contracting Cervical Spondylosis and perhaps at a younger age.

If you mean if it's primary genetic then i don't think scientists have concluded any evidence toward it, if it's genetic due to secondary effect of other factors... Definitly.

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Answer 2

Genetic and hereditary mean the same thing in this context. The mutation that causes the disorder occurs in a gene - the gene can be passed on with all the parents' other genetic material to the offspring.