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herniated disc

 

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Noun herniated disc has 1 sense
  1. herniated disc, ruptured intervertebral disc, slipped disc - a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
    --1 is a kind of rupture

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Herniated Disc

Definition:

A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc, refers to a condition where the inner core of a spinal disc bulges or leaks out through the disc's outer layer. This can cause compression or irritation of nearby nerves, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected area.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A medical condition in which the inner core of a spinal disc protrudes through its outer layer.

Sense 2: The bulged or leaked portion of the spinal disc.

Usages:

Usage 1: The most common symptom of a herniated disc is persistent back pain with radiation to the legs.

Usage 2: Physical therapy is often recommended as a non-surgical treatment option for herniated discs.

Sample Sentences:

Sentence 1: John's herniated disc caused shooting pain down his left leg.

Sentence 2: The MRI revealed a large herniated disc pressing against the spinal cord.

Sentence 3: Sarah's doctor advised her to undergo surgery to relieve the symptoms of her herniated disc.

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