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ruptured intervertebral disc

DEFINITIONS OF: ruptured intervertebral disc

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n a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region

Synonyms:
herniated disc, slipped disc
Type of:
rupture
state of being torn or burst open
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